Administrative subject file, 1953-1981.

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Administrative subject file, 1953-1981.

Correspondence, reports, and other communications with the federal Children's Bureau, other states, other state agencies, other divisions of the state department of Health and Social Services, and the public regarding child welfare and departmental responsibilities per section 46.03(7) and 48.48, Wis. Stats. Included also is material related to the administration of the Division including budget requests, meeting minutes, committee reports, and personnel materials. There are also records which provide an historical background regarding child welfare programs.

66.0 c.f.

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Wisconsin. Division of Economic Assistance

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With reorganization of the Department of Health and Social Services (WIHV85-A674) in 1977, the new Division of Economic Assistance assumed responsibility for the financial services programs formerly administered by the Division of Family Services (WIHV85-A358) for dependent children and other economically disadvantaged groups. In 1982, the Division became the Bureau of Economic Assistance (WIHV86-A1508) within the Division of Community Services (WIHV85-A282). The Divisio...

Wisconsin. Division of Family Services

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