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Children's Service Society of Wisconsin

General overview

Children's Service Society of Wisconsin, a member of Children's Hospital and Health System, is the state's largest private, not-for-profit provider of child welfare services. Our offices are located throughout the state of Wisconsin. View a map of our locations.

Children's Service Society has a 120-year history, working with families to:

• Find loving, stable homes for children in need of a family through foster care and adoption.

• Reduce stress and conflict, enhance parenting skills and strengthen family
  ties through counseling.

• Provide services to children in out-of-home care, advocating for their safety, well-being and timely reunification with birthparents whenever possible.
  
  
• Provide foster parents who are caring for children with special medical or emotional needs a much need breatk through our Respite Care program.

• Offer free, confidential and supportive
  guidance to help parents dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.
  
  
• Provide Intensive In-home Therapy to keep children safe in their homes and prevent out-of-home placement.

• Assist young adults transitioning out of foster care by giving them the skills, training, guidance and support enabling them to make it on their own.
  
  
• Provide parents with support and guidance to help them be the best parents they can be.

Mission

Children's Service Society of Wisconsin is a private, not-for-profit agency serving children and families in Wisconsin since 1889. The mission of Children's Service Society is to build, sustain and enhance a nurturing environment for Wisconsin children.