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Children's Resource Centers Support Families Statewide

We know that no one likes to think of back to school when we're still enjoying summer but we also know transitions can be tricky for our children and youth with special healthcare needs and often require extra planning. In this email, we'll be sharing some of our favorite back to school resources and upcoming events. Remember that we're also available to help you with this transition. You can talk to a children's resource guide at 
 (877) WiscWay or https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/wiscway/ or call us directly at 414-266-3192

 
The Children’s Resource Center – Southeast, currently has an open position for a Part-Time (20 hrs./week) Project Coordinator for Children with Special Health Care Needs.  
If you are interested, please use this link to submit your application.  https://childrenswi.org/careers/search-and-apply-for-jobs 

Resource Highlight: Wisconsin FACETS

FACETS provides several types of special education support services to help Wisconsin parents and educators support and enrich the lives of children with disabilities. Don't miss their IEP Mini Modules if you are new to the IEP world or just want a refresher to build your confidence. They also offer telephone support Monday through Thursday for families with questions on special education rights and processes, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and the options you have to resolve a disagreement you may have with your child’s school. 

Resource Highlight: WSPEI

Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative's goal is stronger home - school partnerships. They offer learning opportunities and resources for families and educators. Check out their trainings for the 2026-2027 school year or request IEP Support.

Resource Highlight: Do2Learn

Do2Learn is a website full of (free!) materials for parents or teachers to help support individuals with special needs. Set up your new school schedule from their printable forms and templates, check out their collection of picture cards with everything from tools to make choices or teach daily living skills, and finally look at their JobTIPS if your child is ready to explore career interests and seek employment.
Upcoming events for families

Back-to-School Backpack & School Supply Giveaways (2026-2027)

Families are encouraged to contact the event sponsor for the most current information. Most giveaways are available while supplies last, and some require registration.

Milwaukee County

📚 August 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wellpoint Care Network / Outreach Community Health Centers
220 W. Capitol Drive.

📚 August 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Back to School Jam Block Party
1001 S. 5th St

📚 August 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
National Night Out at Lincoln Park
1301 W. Hampton Ave

📚 August 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wellpoint Care Network / UMOS
2701 S. Chase Ave

📚 August 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wellpoint Care Network / ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions
7800 W. Brown Deer Rd..

📚 August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Back to School Jam at Rocketship Southside
3003 W. Cleveland Ave

📚 August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
CH Mason Health Clinic Back 2 School Fest
3200 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee

📚 August 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Urban Youth Coalition Back-to-School Giveaway
Walker Square Park, 951 W. Mineral

📚 August 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
No Matter What: A Global Ministry Backpack Giveaway
1615 S. 22nd St., Milwaukee

📚 August 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Stop the Violence Book Bag Giveaway & Car/Bike Show
Smith Park, 5462 N. 33rd St.

📚 August 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A Call for Peace Back-to-School Community Event
Westlawn Community Gardens

Racine County

📚 August 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Realty Dreams 6th Annual School Supply Giveaway
1110 South St., Racine

📚 August 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
3115 15th St., Racine

Kenosha County

📚 August 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kenosha County Back-to-School Health Fair
Brass Community School, 6400 15th Ave

Ozaukee County

📚 August 8, 2026
Ozaukee County Back-to-School Fair
2360 Dakota Dr. Grafton
⚠️ Registration Required

Washington County

📚 August 26, 2026
Washington County Back-to-School Fair
255 W. Lincoln Ave, Hartford
⚠️ Registration Required

OR

📚 August 27, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Washington County Back-to-School Fair
925 North Silverbrook Dr., West Bend
⚠️ Registration Required

Jefferson County

📚 August 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ready Kids for School
Jefferson High School, 700 W. Milwaukee St., Jefferson

Waukesha County

No events identified at this time. Check back for updates as organizations continue to announce back-to-school events.

Walworth County

No events identified at this time. Check back for updates as organizations continue to announce back-to-school events.
CRC-SE Virtual Trainings
Register for the below trainings here

Get Started: Navigating Systems of Support
12 p.m. Thursday, September 10

This session by Family Voices guides you through the landscape of programs when your child has a disability or special health care need. Learn about Medicaid, Katie Beckett, Children's Long Term Support (CLTS), private insurance, taking care of yourself and more.
 

Build Your Bridge: From Youth to Adult Care
12 p.m. Wednesday September 23

This interactive training will help you start talking about health care transition with your child starting at age 12. You will leave with a plan for health care transition for your child..
 

What's After High School?
12 p.m. Friday, October 9

This training by Family Voices offers families a broad overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and special health care needs. The event is most helpful for families with children ages 14-21, and the educators and other providers who support them.

Developing a Shared Plan of Care & Care Notebook
12 p.m. Wednesday, October 21

Learn how to work with your child's medical provider to develop a shared plan of care. We'll also talk about creating a resource that contains important information for your child and their caretakers.

 

Exploring Care Mapping
12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11

Learn how to design a care map. A care map shows others at a glance all of the people and resources supporting your child's development. 
Contact Children's Resource Center - Southeast: Families and professionals may call  (414) 266-6333 to reach a children’s resource guide. Our phone is staffed Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Request a call back here.
 


Children's Resource Center - Southeast | Children's Wisconsin Daniel M. Soref Family Resource Center

Our children’s resource guides are trained professionals who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network. They can help you find information about, and access to, therapy providers, parental support, local events, respite care and alternatives, the Children’s Long-Term Support Program, Katie Beckett Medicaid, the Birth to 3 Program, and Comprehensive Community Services.

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Family Partnerships

One of the goals of the Children's Resource Center-Southeast is to assure that families of children with special needs partner in decision-making at all levels. While the roles families can play is limitless, the following pages provide an overview about two specific ways to include family voices within a hospital or clinic setting.

Families as Partners

Family Advisory Committee