Organized under Wis. Stats. 46.23, the Human Services Board provides State and Federally mandated services to the County's most vulnerable and needy residents. The programs serve abused and neglected children; adults and children with mental illness; children with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities; juvenile offenders; adults and youth with alcohol and other drug problems; children, youth and adults in need of residential and institutional care; the elderly and disabled through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County. The Department is responsible for determining eligibility for a variety of assistance programs such as Food Share and Badger Care.