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Wisconsin Wayfinder: Essential Children's Resources

Wisconsin Wayfinder supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health conditions. Children’s resource guides are helpers who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network. Their services are free and confidential. Connect with a children's resource guide. Call (877) WiscWay or use our contact form.

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Connecting with Wisconsin Wayfinder

It’s easy to connect with Wisconsin Wayfinder. This video will show you how to get friendly assistance from a specialist in your region. Learn about your options to speak with a children’s resource guide through our toll-free number or online contact form.


Common questions answered by children's resource guides

Not all children reach a milestone by a certain age. But there are tools to help you know when to reach out to a medical professional.

Learn more about tracking your child’s development

Wherever you’re at on your journey, you can contact a children’s resource guide. We will support you and help you find answers.

Learn how to connect with trained experts

The Children’s Resource Network offers a range of options that might be right for your family. Support your child’s development by getting help as soon as possible.

Get guidance on programs and support

If you notice a change in your child’s emotions or behaviors, it’s time to get more information and talk with someone.

Learn more about help for behavioral and mental health conditions

Many families can get free health coverage for their children and teens under Medicaid, even if the family has other insurance. There are also home, community-based, and supplementary services.

Learn more about options for medical insurance

At different stages of a child’s life, they may see a variety of doctors and therapists and other health care specialists.

Learn more about health care specialties and therapies for children

If your child has a disability, special education can help them learn.

Learn about the special education options available to you


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Last revised June 30, 2026