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Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare

Family Resources in Milwaukee County

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Family Finding - BMCW works to connect children with their families of origin, both maternal and paternal.

Referral Services

Basic Needs

  • Clothing resource list

  • Child Support: Milwaukee County - Unclaimed child support.

  • Energy Assistance Energy Assistance: A live Energy Hotline has been put into place to help answer questions about eligibility, status of pending applications, and making an appointment. The number, 414-906-2800, will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those hours will be expanded during peak times of the Energy Assistance season.  We Energies Assistance

  • Food Stamps (Food Share)

  • Double WIC Coupon Value. Visit Fondy Farmers Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Show your WIC Farmers’ Market Vouchers at the Information Booth. We’ll match them dollar-for-dollar while funds last.  Open every Saturday ay 5 —November 17.  Open 4 Days a Week June 23—November 3 Sat. Sun. Tues. Thurs. 7-3 8-2, 8-2, 8-2. Take advantage of this soon as the program ends when funds run out.

  • Legal Aid

  • Transitional Housing

  • WIC - Women Infants and Children food assistance

  • Wisconsin Works W-2 economic assistance

Day Care

Developmental Disabilities

Domestic Violence

  • You Are Not Alone, brochure with referral phone numbers from Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

  • Task Force on Family Violence

  • Directory of Anti-Violence Efforts in Milwaukee County

  • Sojourner Family Peace Center – Hotline (414) 933-2722 for all questions and referrals. Provides shelter and services to batterers. Victims, and children.

  • Milwaukee Women's Center - (414) 671-6140provides a batterer’s treatment program and two 24 hour shelters which provide case management and children’s programs.  The shelters house people up to and including 17 years of age.  The phone number is.  There is an elder abuse program for women 50 plus.  They have a facility that is accessible for individuals with disabilities.  They provide drug and alcohol education.

  • UMOS Latina Resource Center provides services to victims of domestic violence as well as sexual assault.  They work with both women and children of all ages.  They have programs on legal advocacy and immigration.  Hotline (414) 389-6510 answered 24/7 with bilingual services available.

  • Hmong Domestic Violence Helpline 1-877-340-4292. Shelter for women and children. Referral to culturally relevant family counseling and services for men.  Hmong American Women’s Association: 

  • The ALMA Center and the Healing Center work with men who are charged with battery or domestic violence and AODA issues.  They also have programs for victims.

Grief Counseling

Health Care Services

Housing

Mental Health Care Services

Incarcerated Family Members

  • Resources for Families of Prisoners: A list of organizations providing support for families of the incarcerated and for inmates re-entering society.

  • Parenting and Relationships

    • Crisis Nursery at La Causa  Ph. (414)-647-5990 A place to take children during a family crisis.

    • Grandparents and Other Relative Parenting Again Support Group, Parenting Network

    • Grandparents and Relatives Caregivers in Wisconsin: Web site with resources

    • Healthy Relationships Vow to Succeed provides classes for singles, couples, dads. Free. Check web site for schedule.

    • LGBT - (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Acceptance Journey - resources for diverse families.

    • Resources for Fathers - BMCW Fatherhood Initiative Resources

    • Smart Baby program for young expectant mothers and mothers with disabilities and Community Living program. Milwaukee Center for Independence.  Enrollment form.

    • Safe Sleep for Babies Information: Each year, a number of children die in accidents related to sleeping with adults or other children.
      What is a safe place for baby?
      Safe Sleep Guidelines,
      Sleep Environment Facts

    • The Parenting Network's Family Links Coordinator is available to listen; support parents in problem-solving; partner with them and their support system to set goals and create an action plan; and provide referrals and assistance with other resources. Phone (414) 671-0566, ask for Family Links.

    • Men to Men Support Group: A diverse group of men who provide mutual, non-judgmental support, share life experiences – how they affect us and how we deal with them, model positive parenting skills, celebrate our triumphs, seek new answers... ask new questions. Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Next Door Foundation located at 2545 North 29th Street, Phone: 414.562.2929 ex 174..

     

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Sexual Assault /Abuse


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