Community Resources

Childcare Resources

  • 4C: For Children works with the state to stay up-to-date on childcare facilities which are open and taking children. Reach out for childcare needs directly to their Child Care Referral Line at (414) 562-2676.

  • Wisconsin Government Childcare Finder: https://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/Search/Search.aspx

  • Safe Families for Children: Through Host Families, Family Friends, and Family Coaches, we temporarily host children and provide a network of support while a parent gets back on their feet. We consider it an honor to surround moms and dads with a community of families who believe in them. Safe Families for Children wants to continue to be a resource for families during the CoVid 19 crisis. More information here: https://milwaukee.safe-families.org/

    • Boys and Girls Clubs

        • Boys and Girls clubs have programming throughout the day for school-aged children of all ages. This is an option for families struggling during Virtual Learning. Sites will be able to assist kids with their online learning, and also provide a safe and affordable way to supervise them during the day. Call individual sites to check on their specific details and to get your child onto their list to attend. This link shows all of the individual site locations available, and their phone number: https://www.bgcmilwaukee.org/our-locations/our-clubs/


COVID-19 Guides

Food Resources

MPS meal sites: MPS is hosting over 40 “Stop, Grab and Go” meal location pick-ups from 11:00am-1:30pm Monday-Friday.

Boys & Girls Club Meals: Beginning Monday, March 16, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s meal continuation plan will ensure children 18 years of age or younger receive three meals per day, Monday – Friday, through the closure.

Aunt Bertha: Enter your zip code and click the different category you need assistance in for options available. Categories include: food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal.

Feeding America: Find meal programs and food pantries based on your zip code. https://feedingamericawi.org/find-help/pantry-locator/

Hunger Task Force: Milwaukee Hunger Task Force provides a map of locations of public emergency food distributions in Milwaukee on their website

  • *If you are recently unemployed, laid off, or have had your hours reduced, apply for FoodShare at www.access.wisconsin.gov. You do not need to go to the welfare office; you may apply online.* FoodShare is also increasing benefits for families with children who typically receive free or reduced lunch benefits. ALL Milwaukee Public School families qualify. See more information here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/forwardhealth-foodshare.htm

  • COA and Milwaukee Center for Independence have created a meal distribution site on Auer Avenue's playground. It runs from 11-11:30 AM Monday through Friday. Each person is provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, each person can take up to four of these kits, so essentially 12 meals prepackaged and ready to go! The official address is 2319 W Auer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53206.

  • COA also runs a food pantry which provides meat and dairy products. It is on Monday's from 10-1, Wednesday's from 3-6, and Saturday's from 9-12. Families can come and attain food everyday they are open if they want to/are in need. This address is 2320 W Burleigh St. Milwaukee, WI 53206.


Housing Resources

  • McKinney-Vento Program: How do I know if my family qualifies?

      • If you are living....

    • With relatives, friends, or others because you lost housing or because of some other crisis or hardship

    • In a shelter or transitional housing

    • In a motel or hotel because you have no other options

    • Anywhere but your home with your legal parent/guardian, including youth who have left home, “run away”, been kicked out or asked to leave

              • Contact Ms. Schorse SSW, for more information


Comprehensive list of various resources available in Milwaukee

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Internet Resources