Social Services is committed to programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Department of Social Services is responsible for programs in the following areas:

Child Protection:

• To report alleged child abuse or neglect, please call 715-261-7556.
• Receives and responds to reports of alleged maltreatment of children
• Strengthens families, and ensures safety and permanence of children
• Licenses family foster homes

Youth Justice:

• Receives referrals from law enforcement agencies and schools
• Responds to delinquent behavior through informal disposition and court involvement

Children's Long Term Support:

• Provision or arrangement of services for children with disabilities (physical, developmental, mental illness). For more information, please call 715-261-7500 and ask for General Access.

Economic Support:

• Eligibility determination for FoodShare, Medicaid (Badger Care), and Caretaker Supplement
• Eligibility determination and authorization for Child Care Subsidy
• For more information on these services, including how to apply, please contact the IM Central Consortium Call Center at 1-888-445-1621 or visit the IM Central Consortium web site.

Child Support:

• Establishment of paternity and court orders
• Locating non-custodial parents for support purposes
• Monitoring payments and initiating administrative procedures and legal actions to enforce compliance with court orders 

Contact Social Services 

For your convenience, many of our services can be received on the phone or online. We look forward to assisting you.

General Inquiries
Phone: 715-261-7500
Email: SocialServices@co.marathon.wi.us
Fax: 715-261-7510

Economic Support/IM Central Consortium Call Center
Phone: 1-888-445-1621
Online Access: access.wisconsin.gov

Child Support
Phone: 715-261-7620
Fax: 715-261-4168
Email: CS.Admin@co.marathon.wi.us

Reporting Alleged Child Abuse or Neglect
Phone: 715-261-7556
Child Abuse & Neglect - Know the Signs