By Lynda L. Jones Governor Jim Doyle has a reason to smile this week, as his vision on child care reform continues to move in the direction that he has hoped. The governor has spoken on many … [Read more...]
Wisconsin receives $1.16 Million grant to expand and improve home visiting services for at-risk families
A new $1.16 million grant through the Affordable Care Act will be used to expand and improve the quality of home visiting services in atrisk communities. The new funding will help local communities … [Read more...]
Jessica Doyle and Reggie Bicha recognize foster parents
This week First Lady Jessica Doyle and Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha recognized foster parents Scott and Paulette Drankiewwicz for their incredible commitment to the … [Read more...]
DCF adds nurses to BMCW staff to increase the safety of Milwaukee children
Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha announced this week the launch of the Nurse Family Engagement program that will improve the safety, health and well-being of Milwaukee’s most … [Read more...]
Home Run & Walk Covering the Bases for Foster Care
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin kicks off its first annual Home Run & Walk, Covering the Bases for Foster Care, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Peggy Troy, … [Read more...]
Child Care Summit highlights changes to child care laws
Unity Caucus and Senator Taylor present summit with DCF and local officials Compiled by Courier Staff Senator Lena C. Taylor (D) Milwaukee) this week announced a child care summit to take place … [Read more...]