Services
Our Services
CW Solutions operates a wide range of programming throughout the NorthCentral Region (see map to the left), serving several thousand individuals and families each year.
For some programs, we are a direct contract provider. For other programs, we operate a Shared Operations model, where we partner with another agency to jointly provide services. Then, for some programs, we are a sub-contracted service provider.
We specialize in Employment & Training programs, Youth Services, Child Welfare, Clinical, and Housing programming. Please review our Current programs below. To learn more about a program, click on the program's Discover More button.
4SIGHT Program
4SIGHT is an intensive intervention program operated in partnership with Wood County Human Services Department, within the Youth Justice team. The 4SIGHT social workers conduct an Executive Function assessment and works with youth and their family both in-home and in-community to facilitate long-term, sustainable behavior changes. The goal of the program is to reduce the need for placement in group homes, residential treatment and in corrections facilities.
Service Area: Wood County
ADP Program
The Adolescent Diversion Program (ADP) is operated in partnership with Wood County Human Services Department. The program serves youth ages 10 - 17 who are at risk or already involved with youth justice. In this 18-24 week program, ADP workers partner youth and their family to develop a behavior plan; connect the family to local community resources; and build positive life skills. Our primary goal for ADP is to decrease the number of youth who enter the court system by providing direct prevention, wrap-around services, and increased collaboration with our local schools and law enforcement.
Service Area: Wood County
Children First
Non-Custodial Parents (NCPs) who have a support order but are not able to make their monthly support payment(s) can receive assistance through the Children First program. The goal of Children First is to help connect NCPs to the labor market so they have the financial resources to meet their support obligations.
Service Area: Oneida and Portage counties
Comprehensive Community Services
Partnering with CCS Agencies, our staff offer support through psycho-education and/or skill development for individuals enrolled in CCS services. We vary our approach to meet the needs of the client and focus on teaching emotional regulation, coping skills and other interventions necessary to aid the client in meeting their goals.
Service Area: Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Vilas, and Wood counties
ELEVATE
Wood County Child Support, in partnership with CW Solutions, is one of five counties in Wisconsin to operate a five-year demonstration project to provide a new and innovate approach to services for Non-Custodial parents with a support order. ELEVATE provides case management services, employment & training, parenting, mediation and related services. The goal of the program is to help NCPs become financially stable, increase support payments and have a stronger relationship with their children. This new approach fosters a partnership between Child Support, Non-Custodial Parents, and Custodial Parents.
Service Area: Wood County
Family Keys
Family Keys is a pilot program through the Department of Children and Families to address housing instability with families intersecting with child welfare. CW Solutions partners with Wood County Human Services Department to provide services in Wood County. The goal of the program is to address housing issues to:
A) Prevent children from being removed from the home, and
B) To allow the family to be reunified.
Service Area: Wood County
Family Preservation Therapy
Family Preservation Therapy is in-home counseling for youth and their families who are currently receiving services with Wood County Human Services Department (such as youth justice or family services). The therapists/counselors or therapists/counselors-in-training work within the Family Services division in coordination with social workers to provide support to families in need.
Service Area: Wood County
FSET Program
In partnership with Wood County Human Services Department, CW Solutions has been providing FSET services for the nine-county NorthCentral Region (Region 6) since 2015. FSET is a free program for FoodShare (aka SNAP) recipients who are age 16 or older. FSET provides assessment, job skills training, soft-skills, job readiness preparation and education opportunities to help program participants gain and retain employment. Wood County and CW Solutions have 10 office locations plus several outreach sites to provide services throughout the region. Please visit our FSET website www.myFSET.net for more information about our program and services.
Service Area: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood counties
LEO Program
LEO is a program funded through the Brighter Futures Initiative Substance Use grant. We operate the program in Wood County through Wood County Human Services Department and in Adams County through Adams County Health & Human Services Department.
Research has shown that there is a reduced risk of substance use in youth who have well a well-developed internal dopamine source and has resiliency skills. Our program is based upon the Life Ecology Organization's work. The program, Learn and Empower Oneself (LEO) equips youth with practical tools to understand their brains and quickly improve resilience, adaptability, and fearlessness in a rapidly changing, stressful world. We also provide targeted mentorship for youth to practice LEO tools in their everyday lives.
All youth age 12 - 20 who live or attend school in Wood County or Adams County and do not have a diagnosed substance use disorder are eligible to engage in these services.
Service Area: Adams and Wood counties
PATHS
CW Solutions is one of two agencies in Wisconsin operating PATHS through a direct contract with the Department of Children and Families. PATHS utilizes the Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing models when working with emerging adults ages 17-21 who have past involvement in the child welfare system and are without housing or at risk of being without housing. PATHS is focused on empowering and supporting these emerging adults to provide immediate housing supports, as well as services, to facilitate long-term housing stability.
Service Area: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood counties
Parent Engagement Centers
The Parent Engagement Centers (PECS) are operated in partnership with Wood County Child Support office via the Access & Visitation grant. We have locations in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. PECs provide a safe, fun and trauma-informed site for parents to engage with parenting support and classes as well as provide a comforting place for parents to visit their children. Both centers have many interactive activities to encourage play and engagement. The centers are reservation-only for Wood County and CW Solutions staff.
Service Area: Wood County
RHEAP
RHEAP is a Housing-First, Rapid Re-housing program for youth age 18-24 who meet the definition of unhoused (homeless). RHEAP is focused on empowering and supporting young adults to provide housing supports and services to facilitate long-term housing stability for young people. Referrals can be made by anyone, but must complete the Coordinated Entry process with our staff to determine eligibility.
Service Area: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood counties
ROUTE
ROUTE is a program for individuals who experienced sex trafficking before the age of 18.
ROUTE provides resources, referrals, and direct services to individuals and their caregivers. Individuals can receive services and support from age 18 until the age of 21.
Service Area: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood counties
TRAIL Program
TRAIL provides Independent Living services to youth who have aged out of court-ordered, out-of-home care without being reunified with their parent(s) or guardian. Services include intensive case management, basic living skills (such as money management, rent-smart, and other life skills), education services and attachment to the labor force. Program services are youth-centered to ensure youth have a voice in their services and learn how to tell their story and shape their future. Youth can receive services until they turn 23. This program is operated in partnership with Wood County Human Services Department.
Service Area: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood counties
WHSS Program
WHSS provides services in certain regions in Wisconsin to support families in developing skills and support systems to obtain and retain housing, positively interact with their landlord, and lead healthy lives. CW Solutions operates WHSS in Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood counties. We partner with landlords, community agencies, and other support networks to ensure each family receives tailored, wholistic services to achieve their family's housing and health goals.
Service Area: Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood counties