Jefferson County

Local offices in Jefferson County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · County office

  Jefferson County Child Support Agency

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and setting up income withholding.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov

• State office

  Human Services and Workforce Development Center

  874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • FoodShare and health care benefitsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare and health care benefits at this office.Apply online
  Call 888-794-5780DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Human services · County office

  Jefferson County Human Services Department

  1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Human servicesContact the department to find county support and services for people and families.
  • Emergency mental health servicesCall the department for help with an urgent mental health need.
  Call 920-674-3105DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department

  1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for public health information and services for county residents.
  • WICThe department provides WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 920-674-7189DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Circuit Court

  311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Court information and formsAsk court staff for public case information, court procedures, and forms.Read more
  Call 920-674-7150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicourts.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County

  1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-740-2372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Jefferson County Veterans Service Office

  311 S. Center Avenue, Room 207, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and services.
  Call 920-674-7240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyvets.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Jefferson County Emergency Management

  107 E. Washington Street, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information and coordination during emergencies and disasters.
  Call 920-674-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountywi.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Jefferson County Workforce Development Center

  874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Job and employment servicesGet help finding work and connecting with employment services.Read more
  Call 920-674-7500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov

• State office

  Wisconsin DMV Fort Atkinson Service Center

  101 N. Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the service center for available driver license and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

• State office

  Wisconsin DMV Watertown Service Center

  810 West Street, Watertown, WI 53094

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the service center for available driver license and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

Jefferson County, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Jefferson County

• Fort Atkinson
• Jefferson
• Johnson Creek
• Lake Mills
• Palmyra
• Sullivannot checked yet
• Waterloo
• Watertown

Wisconsin programs by kind of help

These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026