Upcoming Events
Black River Falls Mini Conference
February 25th | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SKYLINE GOLF COURSE, 612 N 11TH ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS
7:30am - 8:30am - Food Program Training (No fee)
SCAN -MRT 8:45am-11:45am
Child Outcomes, Portfolio, Curriculum 12:30pm-4:30pm
ASQ 8:45am-4:30pm
Lunch 11:45pm - 12:30pm
Cost: $39.00 call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
February 28th | 12 AM - 12 PM
CVTC EAU CLAIRE, WI
To register call CVTC at (800) 547-2882
Upcoming Events
CACFP Annual Training and Wellness Training
March 3rd | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
WESTERN DAIRYLAND, 418 WISCONSIN STREET, EAU CLAIRE, WI
Annual Food Program Training 8:30am-9:30am
Wellness Training 9:30am-11:30am
Upcoming Events
SCAN-MRT
March 6th | 6 - 9 PM
WESTERN DAIRYLAND, 418 WISCONSIN STREET, EAU CLAIRE, WI
SCAN-MRT is a program designed to teach mandated reporters how to recognize and respond to child maltreatment. By the end of the training participants will be able to provide examples of child maltreatment including neglect, physical and sexual abuse and emotional damage.
Cost: $15.00
call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
Altoona Head Start Childhood Stress Parent Training
March 8th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
ALTOONA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
When one family member is stressed, everyone feels it. Training provided by Patrice Taft, Head Start Mental Health Consultant.
Call 715-832-5543 with questions or for more information.
Upcoming Events
Q-Net Integrating Math Throughout the Day
March 8th | 6 - 8 PM
CESA 10, 725 W. PARK AVE., CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
We will identify times and activities throughout children's daily routines that we can use to embed early math skills in a fun and natural way.
(800) 782-1880 to register
$5.00 in advance/ $6.00 at the door
Light supper 5:30 - 6:00
Upcoming Events
Environmental Rating Scale
March 22nd | 6 - 9:15 PM
WESTERN DAIRYLAND, 418 WISCONSIN STREET, EAU CLAIRE, WI
The Environmental Rating Scales provide a research and evidence based assessment tool for program improvement. Programs can use these tools to create a "road map" for their program's intentional goal setting. These tools are also required for programs to achieve a 4 or 5 star rating.
Light supper 6:00pm Training 6:15pm-9:15pm
Cost: $15.00
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
March 27th | 6 - 9 PM
WESTERN DAIRYLAND, 418 WISCONSIN STREET, EAU CLAIRE, WI
SBS 6:00pm-7:30pm
SIDS 7:30pm-9:00pm
Cost: $15.00
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
New Richmond Mini Conference
March 30th | 8:30 AM - 9 PM
WITC, 1019 S KNOWLES AVE, NEW RICHMOND, WI 54017
Business Practices for Group Centers 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost:$39.00 includes lunch
Annual Food Program training 6:00pm-7:00pm (no fee)
Wellness Training 7:00pm-9:00pm (no fee)
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
New Richmond Mini Conference
March 31st | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WITC, 1019 S KNOWLES AVE, NEW RICHMOND, WI 54017
Business Practices for Family 8:30am-4:30pm
Literacy 8:30am-11:00am
Hand Washing 11:00am-12:00pm & 12:30pm-1:30pm
Environmental Rating Scale 1:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $39.00 includes lunch
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
Q-Net Month of the Young Child
April 12th | 5:30 - 8 PM
NORTHSTAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 2711 ABBE HILL DR EAU CLAIRE
Join Mr Nick in his new fun interactive workshop for early childhood professionals.
5:30pm Supper
6:00pm - 8:00pm Mr Nick's Musically Mathematical Methodology
To register call (800) 782-1880
Cost: $5.00
Upcoming Events
Annual Food Program Training & Cooking with Kids
April 19th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
LACROSSE, WI
Food Program Training 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cooking With Kids 7:30pm-8:30pm
no cost
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Upcoming Events
Kohl's Cares
April 24th | 6 - 7:30 PM
WESTERN DAIRYLAND, 418 WISCONSIN STREET, EAU CLAIRE, WI
Gunderson Lutheran and Kohl's Cares bring parents and educators a free program about cyber bullying. Kelly Hodgson Kline, MD, will be speaking about signs of cyber bullying, understanding its growth impact and reducing its prevalence among youth.
Register at gundluth.org/kohls or call (800) 362-9567 ext 53079
Upcoming Events
Annual Food Program Training & Cooking With Kids
April 26th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
DURAND, WI
6:30pm - 7:30pm Annual food training
7:30pm - 8:30pm Cooking with Kids
No cost
Call (800) 782-1880 to register
Latest News
Fresh Start Homes for Sale
Zero-Interest Second Mortgage Available
Posted: January 25th, 2012
 Fall Creek ($130,000)
Located at 358 Jackson Avenue in Fall Creek, this home was built by Western Dairyland's Fresh Start program in 2011. Asking price $130,000, and if eligible, the purchaser may receive a zero-interest second mortgage from the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency to assist in the purchase of this house. The purchasing family must be able to obtain a first mortgage from a lending institution of their choice.
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has an attached 2-car garage and is located in a quiet, new development in Fall Creek, WI. Outside features include vinyl siding, aluminum soffits, gutters, stone trim, and an 8' x 12' covered deck. With 1332 square feet of living space, this home includes vaulted ceilings, an open stairway and living room area, beautiful alder cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, and solid oak six-panel doors throughout. This home also includes gas heat, cable and phone jacks in all rooms, washer/dryer hookups. Exterior basement walls are studded and insulated.
Room dimensions and complete details available here.
For more information, contact Jacque at 1-800-782-1063 ext. 203.
Black River Falls ($130,000)
 Located at 323 Armstrong Avenue (near Black River Falls in the town of Brockway), this home was built by Western Dairyland's Fresh Start program in 2011. If eligible, the purchaser may receive a zero-interest second mortgage from the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency to assist in the purchase of this house. The purchasing family must be able to obtain a first mortgage from a lending institution of their choice.
This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is located on a double lot (110 x 134) and has a 2 car attached garage. Skylights in the living room provide ample light and solar warmth. The full unfinished basement has 2nd bathroom and laundry hookups. This house is Energy Star certified and handicap visitable.
Combined Kitchen & Dining Room: 21' x 17'
Living Room: 14' 8" x 15' 8"
Bathroom: 11' 9" x 7' 3"
Bedroom 1: 12' x 12' 5"
Bedroom 2: 12' 4" x 10' 4"
Bedroom 3: 11' 2" x 8' 8"
Garage: 20' x 20'
For more information, contact Jacque at 1-800-782-1063 ext. 203 or email jhogan@westerndairyland.org.
Welding Program Looking for Participants
Posted: January 18th, 2012
 Welders of all experience levels are invited to participate in Project Advance, a program from the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency designed to assist employers and low-income individuals in Western Wisconsin.
Read the entire article.
Project Advance is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance with on-the-job training for new hires. The program provides employers with financial assistance up to $3,500 for each newly hired individual. Some portion of the job must include welding functions.
Eligible participants should have some knowledge of welding and are required to be at least 18 years old, a resident of Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson or Trempealeau county, and have income at or below 125 percent the federal poverty level.
Anyone interested in a welding career should contact Kurt Vuchetich at 715-836-7511 ext. 140 or Karen Anderson at 715-836-7511 ext. 143.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Posted: December 5th, 2011
Child Care Partnership, a division of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, has been named an approved sponsor of the Child & Adult Care Food Program for the 2012 fiscal year for 15 counties in western Wisconsin. Counties included are Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Trempealeau and Vernon, and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Read the entire article.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The program provides financial assistance to family day care home providers so that nutritious meals and snacks can be integrated with nonresidential child care services. The goal of the Program is to improve the diets of young children and increase the opportunity for children to eat a variety of nutritious foods. The meals and snacks served meet standards set by USDA.
Children enrolled for child care are served the meals at no separate charge and without regard to race, sex, color, disability, age or national origin. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Family day care providers must be regulated by the State, County or Tribe in order to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. They are required to have CACFP training, SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome training and a criminal background check. Regulations are designed to protect children; parents are urged to find licensed or certified caregivers who are aware that:
- learning begins at birth;
- children spend more awake hours in child care than at home if the parent works full time;
- trained caregivers are key to building young minds;
- experiences today shape who the child will become in the future.
Parents are invited to contact their local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for a customized list of regulated providers at 1-800-782-1880 or www.childcarereferral.org. Providers are encouraged to join the Western Dairyland Child and Adult Care Food Program and increase their earning potential. For more information call 1-800-782-1880 or visit www.childcarefoodprogram.org.
3rd Annual Hunger & Homeless
Awareness Event
Posted: November 17th, 2011
As part of Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week, the public is invited to learn about the agencies and services available to those in need in Eau Claire county. Tours of local agencies will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Western Dairyland, The Community Table, Bolton Refuge Center, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, Sojourner House and many others. Local agency representatives will be available to discuss the services they provide. From 5 to 7 p.m., agency representatives will be at UW-Eau Claire in the Davies Center Tamarack Room. More information about the day's events is available at http://echungerandhomelessness.blogspot.com.
Read the entire article.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Posted: November 2nd, 2011
The Western Dairyland Head Start Program has been named an approved sponsor of the Child & Adult Care Food Program for the 2012 fiscal year at Head Start Centers in Altoona, Black River Falls, Eau Claire, Independence, Blair and Strum.
Read the entire article.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The Program provides financial assistance to child care centers so that nutritious meals can be integrated with nonresidential child care services. The goal of the Program is to improve the diets of young children and increase the opportunity for children to eat a variety of nutritious foods. The meals and snacks served meet standards set by USDA.
The amount of reimbursement received by the Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor is based upon the household incomes of the children enrolled for care. A larger reimbursement is paid for meals served to children from low income households. Listed below are the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines which are effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
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Household Size
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Free (Annual Income
Level must be at or below)
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Reduced (Annual Income
Level must be at or between)
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1
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$14,157
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$14,157.01 and $20,147
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2
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$19,123
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$19,123.01 and $27,214
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3
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$24,089
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$24,089.01 and $34,281
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4
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$29,055
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$29,055.01 and $41,348
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5
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$34,021
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$34,021.01 and $48,415
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6
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$38,987
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$38,987.01 and $55,482
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7
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$43,953
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$43,953.01 and $62,549
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8
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$48,919
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$48,919.01 and $69,616
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For each additional
household member add
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$4,966
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$4,966.01 and $7,067
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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
$10,000 Grant Awarded to Fresh Start
Posted: October 25th, 2011
 Western Dairyland's Fresh Start Program has received a $10,000 grant from the Lunda Charitable Trust in Black River Falls.
Read the entire article.
The Western Dairyland Fresh Start Program offers education, employment skills and career direction for at-risk young adults, ages 16-24 by involving them with the construction of a new home. When completed, the house will be sold to an income-eligible family in the community.
Fresh Start combines classroom instruction to help the youth complete studies for their GED/HSED with other educational goals including independent living skills and the actual "hands on" construction work. An hourly wage is paid for construction work. The most important goal of the project is to help youth find their way toward self-sufficiency and build self-esteem through accomplishment, while staying on the path to success.
2011 Annual Report
Posted: October 11th, 2011
Read the entire article.
Emergency Food and Shelter Funds Awarded to Buffalo, Trempealeau & Jackson Counties
Posted: October 10th, 2011
Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties have been chosen to receive funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Western Wisconsin. Buffalo County received $2,000, Trempealeau County received $3,261, and Jackson County received $2,454.
Read the entire article.
The selections were made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, National Council of the Churches of Christ, Salvation Army, United Jewish Communities and United Way of America. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.
Local Boards made up of representatives from various agencies will determine how the funds awarded to the counties are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The Local Boards are responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government; 2) have an accounting system; 3) practice nondiscrimination; 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.
Public or private voluntary organizations interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter funds must send a letter requesting funds to Western Dairyland, Attention: Suzanne Marsolek , P.O. Box 125, Independence, WI 54747. Questions may be directed to (715) 985-2391 ext. 220. The deadline for requesting funds is Friday, October 21, 2011.
'Active Early' Program Developed
to Combat Childhood Obesity
Posted: July 28th, 2011
 Children today are facing a serious crisis. More than one in seven children in the United States is overweight, a rate that has more than tripled over the past 30 years. Research estimates that 18 million children under the age of five are overweight, and it is predicted that one in three kids born in 2000 will become diabetic. Being overweight is also likely to negatively affect children's social and psychological development.
Read the entire article.
In response to this crisis, many stakeholders across the state have been engaged in addressing obesity prevention in the child care setting. The Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services, Public Instruction, Children and Families, UW Family Medicine, and the Western Dairyland Child Care Partnership are currently supporting two pilot sites with Active Early grant funds: Hudson Community Child Care Center, a large group center in Saint Croix County, and Tender Times Child Care, a family center in Polk County.
Both pilot sites received their initial Active Early training at the end of November 2010. Since that time both facilities have been provided with recommendations, resources, and effective strategies to increase physical activity in their child care and community settings. The goal of the program is to provide children with 120 minutes of physical activity every day.
The results have been astonishing, said Teresa Storm of Tender Times. "I have seen a huge change in the children," she said. "There has been a definite improvement with behaviors, focus, and sleeping. I will definitely be sustaining physical activity in my program."
Linda Groom, director of Hudson Community Child Care, is also pleased with the addition of daily teacher-led physical activity. "Several parents have commented on how much they like the implementation of increased vigorous physical activity," she said. "Children are teaching their parents about 'brain breaks' and asking, 'Is this making my heart happy?' Negative classroom behaviors are down and positive social skills went up."
Children's future health and wellbeing are directly related to the development and strengthening of their large and small muscles, involvement in sensory experiences, and the practice of healthy behavior. It is important that all child care is actively doing everything they can to provide opportunities for kids to experience physical activity, good nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Children who are physically active have higher self-esteem, have improved academic performance, and sleep better. Quality early childhood programs that prioritize daily physical activity are keenly aware that physical activity and learning through play are keys to the development of highly competent children.
What does the ideal implementation of physical activity in the child care setting look like?
- Physical activity is a part of every daily routine, including circle time, interest areas, transitions, and outdoor time.
- Physical activities are adapted to include all children regardless of skill level or ability.
- The program policies reflect a specific amount of teacher-led physical activity and outdoor time and encourage role modeling of healthy behaviors.
- The model teacher would not withhold active play time for misbehaving children. Instead, he or she would be aware of developmentally appropriate practices, motor skill milestones, and provide additional active play time for good behavior.
When children have an outlet through physical activity, they tend to display fewer disruptive behaviors. The positive environment includes solution-focused policies and promotes health and wellness at the same time.
For more information about the Active Early program, contact the Western Dairyland Child Care Partnership at 715-836-7511 or info@WesternDairyland.org. Local resources, strategies and checklists for the Active Early program are available online at www.HealthKidsHealthFuture.org and www.HealthInPractice.org.
Fresh Start Open House in Black River Falls
Posted: June 30th, 2011
 Eleven young adults in the Western Dairyland Fresh Start program have spent the past year working together to build a new house. In the process, they have rebuilt their lives.
Read the entire article.
Western Dairyland's Fresh Start program provides education, employment skills and career direction for at-risk young adults by involving them in the construction of a new house. When completed, the house is sold to an income-eligible family in the community.
The young adults in Fresh Start may have a variety of past problems, including a lack of education, poor work histories, alcohol or other drug dependencies, incarceration and law violations. In addition to the hands-on learning experience that comes from building a house, Fresh Start offers classroom instruction, counseling, and job search assistance. The most important goals of the project are to build self-esteem and help young adults become self-sufficient.
The Fresh Start participants from Jackson County recently completed construction on a house at 323 Armstrong Avenue in Black River Falls. To honor their achievements, the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency will host an open house from 11 am to 2 pm on Thursday, July 14th. Community members, legislators and local media are all welcome to tour the house and meet the Fresh Start participants.
Find us on Facebook
Posted: June 30th, 2011
Get updates, news, and information about agency programs on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WesternDairyland
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Taco John's Collecting Donations
for Fresh Start Program
Posted: June 21st, 2011
 Five Taco John's restaurants in the Chippewa Valley have started collecting donations for the Western Dairyland Fresh Start Program. Starting June 21st, donation boxes are available at the counter and drive up windows at the following locations:
Read the entire article.
- 242 Water Street, Eau Claire
- 2001 Brackett Avenue, Eau Claire
- Oakwood Mall, Eau Claire
- 257 W. Prairieview Road, Chippewa Falls
- 2982 Commercial Boulevard, Lake Hallie
Fresh Start offers education, employment skills and career direction for at-risk young adults, ages 16-24, by involving them in the construction of a new home. When completed, the house will be sold to an income-eligible family in the community.
Fresh Start combines classroom instruction to help the youth complete studies for their GED/HSED with other educational goals including independent living skills and the actual "hands on" construction work. An hourly wage is paid for construction work. The most important goal of the project is to help youth find their way toward self-sufficiency and build self-esteem through accomplishment, while staying on the path to success.
Donations may also be made to Fresh Start and other Western Dairyland programs online at www.WesternDairyland.org/donate.phtml.
Badger Mining Corporation
Receives Community Action Award
Posted: May 24th, 2011
 Badger Mining Corporation of Taylor has received a 2011 Community Action Award from the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency in recognition of their support and volunteer efforts at the Jackson County Food Pantry.
Read the entire article.
The Jackson County Food Pantry in Taylor serves more than 150 people each month and relies heavily on volunteers from the community and from Western Dairyland's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Cheryl Padula, RSVP Program Manager, said employees from Badger Mining Corporation assist wherever they are needed, and they often help participants by delivering their food items to their vehicles.
"Many RSVP volunteers have told us that Badger Mining employees are always friendly and go above and beyond what is expected of them," Padula said. "Many have also stated they are very appreciative of the employees and that they provide an invaluable service to the pantry. Badger Mining employees often fill the more physically demanding jobs that are sometimes too strenuous for other volunteers to complete."
Because of the efforts of Badger Mining Corporation, their employees are able to provide a much needed service in their community which increases the overall efficiency of the Jackson County Food Pantry. Badger Mining is an employer that is committed to community service and sets an example to other businesses by promoting volunteerism while helping low-income residents of our community.
Isaac Schemm Receives
Community Action Award
Posted: April 20th, 2011
 Isaac Schemm, a UW-Eau Claire student who volunteers his time at the Western Dairyland Eau Claire office, was chosen to receive a 2011 Community Action Award.
Read the entire article.
In the spring of 2009, Isaac was a high school junior when he began volunteering at the Western Dairyland Eau Claire office after school. His aptitude in technology, intelligence, work ethic and patience quickly made him an invaluable asset to Western Dairyland staff and clients.
Isaac was initially asked to do simple computer tasks at the office, but he immediately began identifying ways to improve computer speed by reinstalling operating systems, adding RAM and doing general troubleshooting. He also began fixing numerous staff computers and has successfully installed numerous pieces of software and hardware. Isaac is clearly a staff "favorite" with his cheerful attitude and willingness to help whenever possible.
By volunteering nearly 250 hours of time, Isaac has saved an enormous amount of staff time through his ability to quickly identify and fix every technology problem presented to him.
Ultimately, the combination of Isaac's expertise and kindness has been an invaluable resource to the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Posted: February 11th, 2011
On February 13, 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). A direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act has three immediate goals:
Read the entire article.
- Create new jobs as well as save existing ones
- Spur economic activity and invest in long-term
economic growth
- Foster unprecedented levels of accountability and transparency in government spending
While many Recovery Act projects are focused more immediately on jumpstarting the economy, others, especially those involving infrastructure improvements, are expected to contribute to economic growth for many years.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Posted: February 10th, 2011
Child Care Partnership, a division of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, has been named an approved sponsor of the Child & Adult Care Food Program for the 2010 fiscal year for 15 counties in western Wisconsin. Counties included are Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Trempealeau and Vernon, and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Read the entire article.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The program provides financial reimbursement to family day care home providers so that nutritious meals and snacks can be integrated with nonresidential child care services. The goal of the Program is to improve the diets of young children and increase the opportunity for children to eat a variety of nutritious foods. The meals and snacks served meet standards set by USDA.
Children enrolled for child care are served the meals at no separate charge and without regard to race, sex, color, disability, age or national origin. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Family day care providers must be regulated by the State, County or Tribe in order to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. They are required to have CACFP training, SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome training and a criminal background check. Regulations are designed to protect children; parents are urged to find licensed or certified caregivers who are aware that:
- learning begins at birth;
- children spend more awake hours in child care than at home if the parent works full time;
- trained caregivers are key to building young minds;
- experiences today shape who the child will become in the future.
Parents are invited to contact their local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for a customized list of regulated providers in your area at 1-800-782-1880 or www.childcarereferral.org. Providers are encouraged to join the Western Dairyland Child and Adult Care Food Program and increase their earning potential. For more information call 1-800-782-1880 or visit www.childcarefoodprogram.org.
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