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A Parent’s Guide to Community Resources
in Milwaukee
A collaborative community effort through the Milwaukee Teen Parent Task Force and the Milwaukee Public Schools’
Homeless Education Program.
This resource guide was compiled by
Leah Jepson, MSW
for the Milwaukee Teen Parent Task Force
and revised by the Milwaukee Public Schools’
Homeless Education Program.
June, 2008
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Information in this guide may change at any time.
For up-to-date information, call:
211 (from most phones)
or
(414) 773-0211
(866) 211-3380
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|When you see this symbol: ☺ it means that this agency has special programs for teen parents.|
Table of Contents
Hotlines and Important Numbers 2
Do You Have These Important Documents 3
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Services 5
Child Care Information 7
Child Welfare, Foster Care, and Kinship Care 9
Clothing and Household Goods 11
Community Organizations and Family Resource Centers 13
Counseling and Mental Health Services 18
Culturally Specific Resources 21
Services for the Undocumented 23
Domestic Violence Resources 24
Employment and Vocational Training Programs 34
Energy Assistance and Utility Information 36
Family Planning Resources 38
Services for Fathers 39
Food Programs and Meal Sites 41
Head Start Programs and Locations 43
Free or Low-Cost Health Care 47
Housing Resources and Area Shelters 55
Legal Assistance and Information 61
Older Adult Resources and Services 65
Parenting Education and Support 66
Pregnancy-Related Programs and Services 68
Medical Assistance 69
Milwaukee-Area Medicaid HMOs 72
Social Security Administration 74
Medicare and SeniorCare 75
GAMP 75
FoodShare 76
W-2 Agencies 77
Sexual Abuse and Assault Services 77
Special Needs Services and Programs 79
Transportation 82
WIC Sites 83
Index 86
|Hotlines and Other Important Numbers |
▪ Most available 24 hours a day ▪
Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies 911
Police Department, Non-Emergency (414) 933-4444
Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (414) 220-SAFE
To report suspected child abuse or neglect. (220-7233)
Elderlink (414) 289-6874
To report suspected abuse of the elderly (individuals of at least 60
years old). Also a resource and referral hotline for the elderly.
Impact 211 Community Information Line 211 or 773-0211
For assistance with basic needs including food and shelter.
Milwaukee Women’s Center Crisis Line (414) 671-6140
For Domestic Violence help.
Parent Helpline (414) 671-0566
For referral for parenting support services.
Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Psychiatric and Suicide Prevention Hotline (414) 257-7222
National Hotline (800) 273-8255
SafePath Teen Crisis Line (414) 271-9523
Pathfinders
Sexual Assault Treatment Center (414) 219-5555
Sojourner Truth House
Domestic Violence Hotline (414) 933-2722
|Do You Have These Important Documents? |
You may need these documents to receive BadgerCare+, FoodShare and Child Care benefits. You may also need them for back-to-school fairs, Christmas toy programs, and other community events.
□ Certified Birth Certificates for you and your children
□ A Wisconsin State ID or Driver’s License
□ Social Security Cards for you and each of your children
|Birth Certificates |
Birth and Death Certificates (414) 286-3503
For City of Milwaukee records only.
City of Milwaukee Vital Statistics
841 N. Broadway, Room 115
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates (414) 278-4002
For Milwaukee County records only.
Milwaukee County Vital Records Register of Deeds
901 N. 9th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
What to bring with you:
• Proof of Identity: A State-issued ID or Driver’s License. Other documentation may be accepted – call and ask if you’re not sure.
• Money: Call Vital Records for current fees. Cash only.
To order a birth, death, or marriage certificate online or for information on other Vital Records offices nationwide:
|Wisconsin State ID or Driver’s License |
Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles
Automated Line (800) 924-3570
For specific questions (608) 266-2353
What to bring with you:
For a State ID:
• Proof of Name and Date of Birth, such as a Certified birth certificate, Passport (not expired), or old Driver’s License or State ID that expired no more than 4 years ago.
• Proof of Identity, such as a Social Security Card, Forward (Medical Assistance) Card, Quest (FoodShare) Card, etc.
• Proof of Wisconsin Residency, like a Paycheck stub, Forward or Quest Card, Bank Statement that is at least 30 days old. It must show your current address.
• Your Social Security Card, to prove you’re a US Citizen.
• Money: State IDs: Original or Renewal State ID Cards are $9.00; Replacement State ID Cards are $6.00. Driver’s Licenses: Original or Probationary Cards are $18.00; Renewal Cards are $24.00; Replacement Cards are $4.00. Prices subject to change.
Other documents may be accepted; call the DMV if you have questions.
|Social Security Cards |
Social Security Administration (SSA) (800) 772-1213
For forms and other information:
What to bring with you:
Fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected Social Security Card (available online and at the local SSA buildings). New cards are always free; replacement cards are free up to 3 per year, and 10 per lifetime. After that you have to pay a fee.
If you are getting your own card:
• Proof of citizenship: Your birth certificate or current U.S. Passport.
• Proof of identity: Your driver’s license, State ID or U.S. Passport.
If you are getting a card for your child:
• Proof of your own identity: See above.
• Proof of your child’s identity: A doctor’s medical record, baptismal, child care center or school record, or a school ID card.
• Bring proof of your child’s citizenship: You will need a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
If you cannot get one or more of these documents, call the SSA at the number above and speak with a customer service representative. They may accept alternative documentation.
|Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
|Treatment and Services |
Al-Anon Family Groups (414) 257-2415
6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2125 alanon-
Milwaukee, WI 53214 al-anon.
Alcoholics Anonymous (414) 771-9119
7429 W. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Asha Family Service (414) 875-1511
Outpatient Treatment Program
3821 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Aurora Family Service of Milwaukee (414) 342-4560
3200 W. Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
P31231195ATAurora AODA Treatment (414) 454-6586
Adolescent Chemical Dependency/IOP Substance Abuse (414) 454-6707
(414) 454-6707 51220 Dewey Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
P3123X48X4856AACareer Youth Development (414) 264-6888 (414) 264-6888 5
2601 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Community Advocates/Milwaukee Women’s Center
P.O.W.E.R. Program (414) 875-2048
Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery program for women with AODA issues who are ready for treatment.
Healing Center (414) 671-4325
611 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Providing AODA counseling for female survivors of sexual trauma.
IMPACT AODA Services
• 2266 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 324 (414) 276-4808
Milwaukee, WI 53202
• 6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2225 (414) 256-4808
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Lutheran Social Services (414) 281-4400
647 W. Virginia St., Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Meta House (414) 962-1200
2266 N. Prospect Ave., 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Treatment and shelter for women with AODA issues and their children.
Milwaukee Women’s Center (414) 449-4777
Community Advocates
4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
P3123X48274AANew Concept Self Development Center (414) 444-1952 6
• 4828 W. Fond du Lac Ave. (414) 444-1952
Milwaukee, WI 53216
• 1531 W. Vliet St. (414) 344-0146
Milwaukee, WI 53205 ncsdc-
P3123X48374ABUnited Community Center (414) 643-8530 (414) 384-3100 7
1111 S. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
|Child Care Information |
4C’s (414) 562-2676
Community Coordinated Child Care 4-
4-C Resource and Referral provides advocacy and support services related to child care, and a current list of regulated child care professionals to help parents locate appropriate child care.
La CausaP3123X48195AF Crisis Nursery (414) 902-1620
Providing free, quality, short-term child care in an emergency
and for temporary respite care.
La Causa (414) 647-5971 15Childcare Center (414) 647-5980
809 W. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee County DHHS
Child Care Authorization Line (414) 289-6464
For information and assistance with your Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Authorization at 12th and Vliet (the Coggs Center).
Milwaukee County
Child Care Certification Unit (414) 289-6060
To report problems with a Certified child care provider.
Milwaukee County Child Care Provider
Fraud Reporting (414) 289-5721
Think Big. Start Small Campaign (888) 713-KIDS
Tips on choosing a child care provider, & information on the importance of quality child care.
Milwaukee Public Schools Child Care (414) 475-8788
Child care for before-after-school.
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|Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program |
|For Low-Income Working Families and Families on W-2 |
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|To apply for Child Care benefits, see pages 70-71. If you or your parent is receiving |
|W-2 services, you can apply at your W-2 agency. |
|If you are a teen parent under 18 years old, your parent must sign for you and provide |
|proof of income and employment. Your family must be financially eligible and your parent|
|must be working or participating in an approved W-2 activity. |
|If you are under 18 and have not already graduated from high school, you must be enrolled|
|in school to qualify. Please contact the Teen Parent Liaison at your local W-2 agency |
|for assistance and more information. |
|If you are over 18, you do not need a parent’s consent. You must meet financial |
|guidelines and be working or participating in job search through W-2 or other programs. |
|You may also be able to receive child care while attending a post-secondary educational |
|program such as college. |
|If a person in the household has a disability or health condition that makes them unable |
|to work and take care of the child(ren), the family may still be eligible for Wisconsin |
|Shares. Verification from a physician is needed. |
|If you do not live with your parents, you have a child with special needs, or feel you |
|have other special circumstances, please contact your local W-2 agency for assistance and|
|more information. |
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|For more information, go to: |
|dwd.dws/programs/childcare/wishares |
|Child Welfare, Foster Care, and KinshipCare |
|Child Welfare |
To report child abuse or neglect – available 24 hours a day:
P3123X48X4871ABBureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (414) 220-SAFE
Administration (414) 220-7000
1555 River Center Dr., Suite 220 dhfs.state.wi.us/bmcw
Milwaukee, WI 53212
BMCW Regions and Locations: (414) 220-7233 9
• Region 1 (Northeast Milwaukee) (414) 220-7700
1730 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
• Region 2 (Northwest Milwaukee) (414) 616-6100
6111 N. Teutonia Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
• Region 3 (Southern Milwaukee) (414) 902-5800
2745 S. 13th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
• Region 3 (Initial Assessment) (414) 302-6100
1205 S. 70th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman
for Child Welfare (414) 224-1347
1442 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Objective, independent reviews of complaints you may have regarding the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare.
|Foster Care Services |
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin (414) 453-1400
620 S. 76th St., Suite 120 (800) 653-2779
Milwaukee, WI 53214
• The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
CSSW provides supportive services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth within the foster care system. Program activities include direct service, advocacy, education, consultation and recruitment of appropriate foster homes, including LGBT-headed homes.
P31232X4819AAFoster Youth Independence Center
of Milwaukee, Inc (414) 264-6290 (414) 264-6290 10
604 E. Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Helping children in foster care prepare for transition to adulthood.
P3123133X48ABKids Matter, Inc (414) 344-1220 (414) 344-1220 10
1850 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 202
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Providing legal assistance, support, and advocacy for foster and kinship children and their families.
|Kinship Care |
Financial assistance for adults caring for minor relatives
dhfs.Children/Kinship
Perez Peña (414) 273-1262
126 S. 2nd St. perez-
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Applications may be picked up at Perez Peña, at any of the BMCW locations (see previous page), or downloaded online. Completed applications must be dropped off or mailed to Perez Peña only.
P3123133X48ABKids Matter, Inc (414) 344-1220 (414) 344-1220 10
1850 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 202
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Providing legal assistance, support, and advocacy for foster and kinship children and their families.
|▫ Free or Low Cost ▫ |
|Clothing and Household Goods |
You may need a referral – check with each organization for details. Call for hours of operation and availability of goods.
The Avenue Store (St. James Episcopal Church) (414) 271-1340
833 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Open 8:30-10:30am on the 1st & 3rdSaturdays of each month.
Bottomless Closet (414) 875-9290
6040 W. Lisbon Ave., Suite 101
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Free business clothing, career skills, and interviewing skills to women in transition. Call for an appointment.
Casa Maria Clothing Shed (414) 344-5745
1131 N. 21st St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12pm. Clothing is free.
Children’s Clothing Bank (St. Stephen’s Church (414) 483-2685
5880 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. No referral needed.
Christ Child Society Resale Shop Boutique (414) 540-0489
Our Lady of Good Hope Parish
4033 W. Good Hope Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm No referral needed.
Clothing Bank (414) 344-1818
United Methodist Children’s Services
3832 W. Lisbon Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.
No referral needed, but you must bring your photo I.D.
Golden Rule Church (414) 442-0490
2430 W. Hopkins
Milwaukee, WI 53206
Hours: Mon. through Sat., 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Everything is free!
Goodwill Industries
• 6055 N. 91st St. (414) 353-6400
• 11000 W. Oklahoma Ave. (414) 541-6330
• 6941 S. 27th St. (414) 304-1262
• 3900 N. Palmer St. (414) 967-0588
Hope Network for Single Moms (262) 251-7333
Call for programs, referrals, and locations.
House of Peace (414) 933-1300
1702 W. Walnut St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. No referral needed, but bring your ID.
Kids Kloset (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church) (414) 744-3736
3200 S. Herman
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Hours: Mondays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:00 pm.
Mother’s Trading Post (Ascencion Lutheran) (262) 251-7333
1300 S. Layton Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hours: First and Third Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30am. Call the Hope Network to make appointment. No walk-ins.
P3123X48277AANorthcott Neighborhood House (414) 372-3770 (414) 372-3770 16
2460 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. No referral needed.
Salvation Army Thrift Store locations:
• Administration (414) 276-4316
• 1744 S. 13th St. (414) 384-9992
• 4747 W. Bradley Rd.. (414) 357-6277
• 6341 S. 27th St. (414) 761-7733
• 7713 W. Greenfield Ave. (414) 453-1267
• 8853 S. Howell Ave. (414) 762-3993
Stork’s Nest - March of Dimes (414) 778-3500
Call for location and hours of operation.
St. Vincent de Paul (414) 672-2040
2320 W. Lincoln Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
|For information on special holiday programs such as |
|“Toys for Tots,” please call 211 |
|(or 773-0211 from your cell phone) |
|Community Organizations |
|And Family Resource Centers |
Agape Community Center (414) 464-4440
6100 N. 42nd St.
Milwaukee, WI
American Red Cross (414) 342-8680
2600 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Asha Family Service (414) 875-1511
3821 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Aurora Family Service of Milwaukee (414) 342-4560
3200 W. Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Bay View Community Center (414) 482-1000
1320 E. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Benedict Center (414) 347-1774
135 W. Wells St., Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (414) 933-0064
3020 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
P3123X48X4847ADBoys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Administrative Offices (414) 267-8100
1558 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
P3123X48X4856AACareer Youth Development (414) 264-6888 (414) 264-6888 5
2601 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Catholic Charities Administrative Office (414) 769-3400
3501 S. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
COA Family Center (414) 263-8383
909 E. North Ave. coa-
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Community Advocates (414) 449-4777
4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Esperanza Unida (414) 671-0251
1329 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
The Family Life Center @ St. Stephen (414) 483-2685
5880 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Family Resource Center of Sherman Park (414) 444-5760
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
3302 N. Sherman Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
George M. Sanders Fathers’ Resource Center (414) 344-0146
1531 W. Vliet St. ncsdc-
Milwaukee, WI 53205
P31231451AHHeartlove Place Family Resource Center (414) 372-1550 (414) 372-1550 15
3229 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Keefe Family Resource Center (414) 372-6902
1510 W. Keefe Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53206
P3123X48195AFLa Causa - Family Resource Center (414) 647-5971 (414) 647-5971 15
804 W. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
P31231789AALatino Community Center (414) 384-8140 (414) 384-8140 36
807 S. 14th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
LGBT Community Center (414) 271-2656
315 W. Court St., Suite 101
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Lutheran Social Services (414) 281-4400
647 W. Virginia St., Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee Recreation (414) 475-8180
Activity information and area playground and recreational center locations.
P3123X48259AAMilwaukee Urban League (414) 374-5850 (414) 374-5850 67
435 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
P3123X48261ANMilwaukee Women's Center (414) 449-4777
Social Services (414) 466-1247
Community Advocates
4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
P3123X48272AANeighborhood House of Milwaukee (414) 933-6161 67
• 2819 W. Richardson Pl. (414) 933-6161
Milwaukee, WI 53208
• International Learning Center (414) 344-4777
639 N. 25th St. nh-
Milwaukee, WI 53233
P3123X48274AANew Concept Self Development Center
• 4828 W. Fond du Lac Ave. (414) 444-1952 (414) 444-1952 6
Milwaukee, WI 53216
• 1531 W. Vliet St. (414) 344-5788
Milwaukee, WI 53205 ncsdc-
P3123X48275AANext Door Foundation (414) 562-2929 (414) 562-2929 67
2545 N. 29th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Non-Profit Center of Milwaukee (414) 344-3933
2819 W. Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208-3217
P3123X48277AANorthcott Neighborhood House (414) 372-3770 (414) 372-3770 16
2460 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
The P3123X48288AAParenting Network (414) 671-5575 (414) 671-5575 40
7516 W. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Parents Plus of Wisconsin (877) 384-1769
660 E. Mason St., Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
P3123X48321AARosalie Manor (414) 449-2868 (414) 449-2868 68
4803 W. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
P3123X48348CFSocial Development Center (SDC) (414) 906-2700 17
• 4041 N. Richards St. (414) 906-2700 Milwaukee, WI 53212
• 931 W. Madison St. (414) 643-8444
Milwaukee, WI 53204
• 6848 N. Teutonia Ave. (414) 906-4602 Milwaukee, WI 53209 cr-
St. Vincent de Paul Society
• Vincent Family Resource Center (414) 374-0109
2610 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
• Social Services and Administration (414) 462-7837
9601 W. Silver Spring Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (414) 463-7950
5460 N. 64th St. ssnc-
Milwaukee, WI 53218
P3123X48374ABUnited Community Center (414) 384-3100 (414) 384-3100 7
1028 S. 9th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center (414) 672-5300 2030 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
YWCA of Greater Milwaukee (414) 374-1800
1915 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
| Counseling and Mental Health |
|Crisis Hotlines – 24 Hours |
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
• Psychiatric/Suicide Prevention Hotline (414) 257-7222
• Psychiatric Crisis Service/Admission (414) 257-7260
• Crisis Walk-In Center (414) 257-7665
9455 Watertown Plank Rd.
Mobile Urgent Treatment Team (MUTT) (414) 257-7621
• MUTT Team for MPS (414) 257-7777
On-site response for children and adolescents in mental health crisis.
|Counseling and Mental Health Services |
7Cs at The Guest House (414) 345-3250
1216 N. 13th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Outpatient AODA services and treatment for coexisting disorders.
AJA Counseling & Day Treatment Center (414) 353-9250
8726 W. Mill Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Asha Family Service (414) 875-1511
3821 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
P3123X4813X48AAAurora Family Service of Milwaukee (414) 345-4941
(414) 345-4941 183200 W. Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Benedict Center (414) 347-1774
135 W. Wells St., Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53202
For women with arrest records only.
Catholic Charities (414) 771-2881
2021 N. 60th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Counseling Center of Milwaukee (414) 271-4610
2038 N. Bartlett Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
CSSW Child & Family Counseling (414) 453-1400
620 S. 76th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Working with children, parents and families them to resolve behavioral and emotional difficulties, strengthen parenting skills and reduce parent-child conflict. Accepts Title XIX and has a sliding fee scale
Crisis Resource Center (414) 643-8778
2057 S. 14th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
A place where people who may be experiencing a psychiatric crisis can voluntarily access crisis intervention. Call for more information.
Horizon Grief Resource Center (414) 586-8383
8949 N. Deerbrook Tr. griefcenter
Brown Deer, WI 53223
A free walk-in center for support and referral during the grieving process. Open to anyone experiencing a significant loss.
Kyle’s Korner (414) 777-1585
7106 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Providing grief counseling and support groups for bereaved children, teens, and their families. Services are free of charge.
P3123X48195AFLa Causa Family Resource Center (414) 647-5971 15 (414) 647-5971
804 W Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Lutheran Social Services Behavioral Health (414) 671-5920
1545 S. Layton Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Marquette University
Center for Psychological Services (414) 288-3487
604 N. 16th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Mental Health America (414) 276-3122
734 N. 4th St., Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
For information and referral for mental health services.
Milwaukee County
Behavioral Health Division (414) 257-6995
9455 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Milwaukee Public Schools
Psychological Services (414) 475-8156
P3123X48261ANMilwaukee Women's Center (414) 449-4777
Behavioral Health Services – a division of Community Advocates
4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
NAMI of Greater Milwaukee (414) 344-0447
3732 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
P3123X48274AANew Concept Self Development Center (414) 444-1952 (414) 444-1952 6
4828 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
The Parenting Network (414) 671-0566
7516 W. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Pathfinders for Runaways (414) 271-1560
1614 E. Kane Pl.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Counseling program and shelter for teens.
Renew Counseling Services
• 3975 N. 68th St. (414) 933-8700
Milwaukee, WI 53216
• 1225 W. Mitchell St. (414) 383-4455
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center (414) 672-3145
Behavioral Health Services
1032 S. Cesar Chavez Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Supportive Community Services (414) 475-2666
1126 S. 70th St., Suite S106
West Allis, WI 53214
Provides advocacy, finance help, case management, payee and guardianship services for the elderly, mentally ill, and disabled.
United Community Center (414) 643-8530
1028 S. 9th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center (414) 672-5300
2030 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Warmline, Inc (414) 777-4729
A peer-run non-crisis support line for those with mental illness.
|Culturally Specific Resources |
Asian-American Community Center (414) 258-2410
120 N. 73rd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Council for the Spanish Speaking (414) 384-3700
614 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Esperanza Unida (414) 671-0251
1329 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Gerald Ignace Indian Health Center (414) 383-9526
1711 S. 11th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Harry and Rose Sampson Jewish Comm. Ctr (414) 964-4444
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Hmong American Friendship Association (414) 344-6575
3824 W. Vliet St. Crisis Line (24 Hours) (888) 345-5898
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Hmong American Women's Association (414) 342-0858
2414 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Indochinese Learning Center (414) 344-4777
639 N. 25th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Services for people from Southeast Asia and West Africa
Irish Immigrant Service of Milwaukee (414) 345-8800
2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Islamic Family and Social Services (414) 462-4697
5150 N. 32nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Jewish Family Services (414) 390-5800
1300 N. Jackson St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
La Causa Family Resource Center (414) 647-5971
804 W. Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Lao Family Community (414) 385-3380
2331 W. Vieau Pl.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Latino Health Organization (414) 647-9990
1225 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Latina Resource Center (414) 389-6500
802 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
|Services for the Undocumented |
Catholic Charities (414) 643-8570
2057 S. 14th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Legal & Immigration Services
Council for the Spanish Speaking (414) 384-3700
614 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
International Institute of Wisconsin (414) 225-6220 Immigration and Social Services.
Latina Resource Center (414) 389-6500
802 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Lutheran Social Services Refugee
and Immigrant Services (414) 281-4400
647 W. Virginia St., Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (800) 375-5283
(USCIS) graphics
US CIS Forms Request Line (800) 870-3676
|Domestic Violence Resources |
|Crisis Hotlines – 24 Hours |
P3123X48261ANMilwaukee Women's Center Crisis Line (414) 671-6140 (414) 272-6199 16
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
Sojourner Truth House Hotline and Shelter (414) 933-2722
Violence in the Home Hotline (Hmong) (888) 345-5898
|Domestic Violence Services |
Alma Center, Inc. (414) 265-0100
2568 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Providing intervention services for male batterers.
Asha Family Service (414) 875-1511
3821 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Batterers Anonymous - Beyond Abuse (414) 643-4799
CHAI/
Jewish Response to Interpersonal Violence (414) 390-5800
1300 N. Jackson St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Daystar, Inc. (414) 385-0334
P.O. Box 2130
Milwaukee WI 53201
A transitional living program for women leaving abusive relationships.
District Attorney’s Office
• Domestic Violence Unit (414) 278-4792
• Sojourner Truth House Advocates (414) 278-4978
Domestic Violence Information and Referral (414) 286-2997
City of Milwaukee Health Department
Expect Respect Youth Program (414) 389-6519
For safe, healthy relationships for middle and high school students.
Latina Resource Center
802 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hmong American Friendship Association (414) 344-6575
3824 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
• DELTA Program - Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliance Project.
• Family Strengthening Project
Latina Resource Center (414) 389-6500
802 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee Women’s Center (414) 449-4777
Crisis Line and Shelter (414) 671-6140
4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Providing support services for battered women and intensive treatment for batterers.
Sojourner Truth House DV Hotline/ Shelter (414) 933-2722
Task Force on Family Violence (414) 276-1911
1400 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
• Legal Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP)
Domestic violence advocacy and case management
• Child Advocacy Program
Information and advocacy for children who have been abused or witnessed Domestic Violence
• Ending Violence through Education (EVE)
Support and educational groups
• Restraining Order Clinic (414) 278-5079
Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N. 9th St. Room 711
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Restraining order information and assistance
Project Ujima (414) 266-2557
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
|Education Programs and Information |
|Milwaukee Public Schools Information |
milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Administration (414) 475-8393
At-Risk Programs (414) 475-8140 Serving students meeting at-risk criteria
Child Care (414) 773-9837 Before-after-school
Child Find (414) 475-8705
City-Wide Recreation
Programs & Services (414) 475-8811
Community Learning Centers (CLCs) (414) 475-8191
Early Childhood Regular Education (414) 475-8528
English as a Second Language (ESL) (414) 475-8877
Free and Reduced Lunch Program (414) 475-8897
Head Start (414) 777-7850
Homeless Liaison (414) 475-8911
Immunizations (414) 475-8448
Kindergarten Program (414) 475-8094
For 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds
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Milwaukee, WI 53209
Parent and Student Services (414) 475-8448
Parent Information Center (414) 475-8467
Psychological Services (414) 475-8156
Pupil Transportation (414) 475-8922
Safe Hot-Line (414) 345-7233 Crisis awareness line
School Social Work Services (414) 438-3559 Summer Recreation Enrichment Camps (414) 475-8701
Work Permits (414) 475-8448
|Tutoring and Literacy Services |
Literacy Hotline (414) 286-3117
Literacy Services of Wisconsin (414) 344-5878
2724 W. Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Milwaukee Achiever Literary Service
• 1512 W. Pierce St. (414) 643-5108
Milwaukee, WI 53204
• 5566 N. 69th St. (414) 463-7389
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Milwaukee Public Library (414) 286-3000
Adult Tutoring Sites:
• Center Street Library (414) 286-3090
2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
• Forest Home Library (414) 286-3083
1432 W. Forest Home Ave.
• Mill Road Library (414) 286-3088
6431 N. 76th St.
• Tippecanoe Library (414) 286-3085
3912 S. Howell Ave.
• Washington Park Library (414) 286-3066
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.
After-school Tutoring Sites:
• Atkinson Library (414) 286-3068
1960 W. Atkinson Ave.
• Center Street Library (414) 286-3090
2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
• Betty Brinn Children's Room (414) 286-3091
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
• Forest Home Library (414) 286-3083
1432 W. Forest Home Ave.
• Martin Luther King Library (414) 286-3098
310 W. Locust St.
Milwaukee Recreation Cooperative Tutoring (414) 773-9837
A Free Tutoring and Homework Help Program is available for elementary school-aged children enrolled in city of Milwaukee
public or parochial schools. Call or go online for updated listing.
tutor
P3123X48374ABUnited Community Center (414) 384-3100
1028 S. 9th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
YWCA Community Adult Learning Lab (414) 267-3275
1915 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
|GED/HSED Programs |
Adult Learning Center (414) 263-5874
St. Vincent de Paul Society
2628 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Benedict Center (414) 347-1774
135 W. Wells St., Suite 720
Milwaukee, WI 53202
GED test preparation and classes for women with criminal records.
P3123X48X4856AACareer Youth Development (414) 264-6888 (414) 264-6888 5
2601 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
P3123X48X4876AACOA Youth & Family Center (414) 265-7686 (414) 263-8383 29
909 E. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Council for the Spanish Speaking (414) 384-7420
614 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Classes are offered in English only.
Esperanza Unida (414) 671-0251
1329 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hope House (414) 645-2122
209 W. Orchard St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Journey House (414) 389-5080
1900 W. Washington St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Literacy Services of Wisconsin (414) 344-5878
2724 W. Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
MATC
• GED/HSED Program (414) 297-7006
• Adult High School (414) 297-6591
• Pre-College Education Division (414) 297-7471
For getting your high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18.
Milwaukee Achiever Literary Service
• 1512 W. Pierce St. (414) 643-5108
Milwaukee, WI 53204
• Silver Spring Center (414) 463-7389
5566 N. 69th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Milwaukee Careers Cooperative (414) 937-8260
940 N. 23rd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
P3123X48259AAMilwaukee Urban League (414) 374-5850 (414) 374-5850 67
435 W. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Classes offered in English and Spanish.
Multicultural Community Services (414) 527-1010
5161 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
P3123X48274AANew Concept Self Development Center (414) 344-5788
1531 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
P3123X48275AANext Door Foundation (414) 562-2929 (414) 562-2929 67
2545 N. 29th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
P3123X48277AANorthcott Neighborhood House (414) 372-3770 (414) 372-3770 16
2460 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Philadelphia Baptist Church (414) 342-0292
2028 W. Cherry St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
SER Jobs for Progress (414) 649-2640
1020-1030 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (414) 463-7950
5460 N. 64th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53218
P3123X48348CFSocial Development Comission (SDC) (414) 906-2700 (414) 906-2700 17
4041 N. Richards St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Spotted Eagle, Inc. (414) 342-0700
3134 W. State St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
For individuals of Native American heritage only.
Tabernacle Community Baptist Church (414) 562-1129
2500 W. Medford Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53206
UMOS (414) 389-6600
2701 S. Chase St.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
YWCA of Greater Milwaukee (414) 374-1800
1915 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
|Area Colleges and Universities |
Alverno College alverno.edu
3400 S. 43rd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Main Number (414) 382-6000
Admissions (414) 382-6100
Cardinal Stritch University stritch.edu
6801 N. Yates Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Main Number (414) 410-4000
Toll Free (800) 347-8822
Carroll College .edu
100 N. East Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Main Number (262) 547-1211
Concordia University cuw.edu
12800 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097
Main Number (262) 243-4800
Admissions (888) 628-9472
Lakeland College -Milwaukee Campus lakeland.edu
1135 S. 70th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
Main Number (414) 476-6565 Toll Free (800) 421-2949
Marquette University marquette.edu
1217 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Main Number (414) 288-7250
Admissions (414) 288-7302
Toll Free (800) 222-6544
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) matc.edu
Main Number (414) 297-6282
Adult High School (414) 297-6591
GED/HSED Programs (414) 297-7006
Pre-College Education Division (414) 297-7471
MATC Campus Locations:
• Downtown - 700 W. State St. (414) 297-6600
• Mequon - 5555 W. Highland Rd. (262) 238-2200
• Oak Creek - 6665 S. Howell Ave. (414) 571-4500
• West Allis - 1200 S. 71st St. (414) 456-5500
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) miad.edu
273 E. Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Main Number (414) 847-3200
Admissions (414) 291-8070
Toll Free (888) 749-MIAD
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) msoe.edu
1025 W. Broadway St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Main Number (414) 277-6763
Toll Free (800) 332-6763
Mount Mary College mtmary.edu
2900 N. Menomonee River Pkwy.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Main Number (414) 258-4810
Toll Free (800) 321-6265
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) uwm.edu
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Main Number (414) 229-1122
Admissions (414) 229-3800
Enrollment Services (414) 229-3800
UWM Programs
• Educational Opportunity Center (414) 229-2917
For 19 years and up. Assistance in GED/HSED, enrollment in college, financial aid application assistance.
• Future Leaders (414) 229-4029
For 9th-12th graders. Provides academic and social support services to students to help get them into UWM.
• GEAR UP Program (414) 229-2845
For middle and high school students. Provides tutoring, mentoring, financial aid assistance, and cultural and social activities.
• LINKS Peer Mentoring and Outreach Ctr. (414) 229-6338
links.uwm.edu
• Student Success Program (414) 229-5940
For 9th-12th graders. A transitional program to help prepare students for the next school year and prepare for college.
• Student Support Services Program (414) 229-5598
Provides academic support services for eligible freshman and sophomore students.
• Upward Bound (414) 229-6513
For 9th -12th graders. A pre-college academic achievement program for high school students planning on attending college.
|Employment and Vocational Training Programs |
|Work Permits |
For 15 – 17 year-olds who want to get a job.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
• Augusta M. LaVarnway (414) 372-6810
2739 N. 15th St.
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4834 N. 35th St.
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