Child & Youth: Family Services
Waukesha County Family Services advocates for families by offering essential services and resources to help ensure safety, strengthen family voice, and support lasting change.
The Child & Youth: Family Services Division is your dedicated ally in safeguarding and supporting young people and families navigating serious challenges. Our comprehensive programs, including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Youth Justice, are designed to protect and empower.
Our Philosophy
The Child & Youth: Family Services Division champions:
- The dignity of the individual
- Belief in the capacity of individuals and families to overcome challenges with proper support
- A strength-based, least restrictive approach to assist families effectively
Service Goals
The primary mission is to keep families intact and navigate tough situations by:
- Delivering culturally competent services
- Connecting families with community resources
- Utilizing a variety of services, such as intensive family treatment and educational support
If home-based services aren't suitable, we manage alternative options like:
- Kinship Care
- Foster Care
- Treatment Foster Care
- Group Homes
- Residential Care Centers
- Shelter Care
- Secure Detention
Role of Child Welfare Professionals
Child Welfare Professionals conduct various activities to support youth and families:
- Engage and support a change process
- Link with community-based resources
- Prevention and early intervention services
- Juvenile Court order monitoring
- Advocacy for youth and families in community, school, and legal settings
