Vernon County Department of Human Services

06/12/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the approval of an administrative rule designed to improve licensing, regulation, and quality of care youth receive in group home settings.

The revised rule aligns with Wisconsin’s Putting Families First efforts that are transforming group care to be more trauma-sensitive and child centric with high-quality, community-based placement settings.

Learn more https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/press/6-12-26-new-rule

06/12/2026

Your kids love the park. You love that they can have fun and burn off energy while you’re there. But love the park too. Remember to use bug spray every time you head out and check for ticks once you’re home. Get more tips to on all your outdoor adventures: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Take back your health. Let’s Get Active!

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06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

Through 11 am, lines of storms tracking east and northeast. Some of these storms could be strong to severe in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Wind gusts to 50 to 70 mph. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized, street flooding.

06/11/2026

Senior Farmers Market vouchers are available at the ADRC of Vernon County office, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. You can also stop at one of the outreach sign up events listed below. Our next one will be on Friday in Readstown at the Valley View Apartments from 10am-11am.

06/10/2026

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, dedicated to recognizing and preventing the mistreatment of older adults. The campaign specifically highlights World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, with purple serving as the official awareness color to symbolize dignity and respect.

06/10/2026

Some of you may have heard of the Wisconsin Act 115, commonly being referred to as Patient’s Representative Law, that went into effect on June 1, 2026. This law updated Wis. Stat. § 50.06 and allows an alternative track for post hospital care admissions. If an incapacitated hospital patient does not have a health care power of attorney, the law allows a "patient representative" to consent for admission into a skilled nursing facility or community based residential facility. The patient does not choose their patient representative as it is based on next of kin. To protect the rights and choices of elders, we are strongly encouraging power of attorney paperwork to be completed. For more resources, please visit:
https://gwaar.org/guardianship-resources
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/index.htm

Access Wisconsin advance directive forms, including those for living wills.

06/10/2026

If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry:

🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to
🔀 Plan how to get there
🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you