Category A: Family and Community

My sample for Category A: Family and Community is my personal resource file.

It fits the category because it shows how I can work in partnership with families, and ways to
connect them to a variety of community resources.
I chose it as the best example of my work because it shows chosen my cultural sensitivity and
having resources available for a variety of situations that may come up with a family. Resource
file covers a variety of services for children and families, and adheres to principles of anti-bias
and respect for diversity.
It demonstrates the knowledge I gained in the Family & Community Relationships course of the
Infant Toddler Credential.
I learned about how to be cultural sensitive, good communication skills and how important it is
to not only know what is available in your community for families but how to help them start to
seek the help or services that they need.
My sample shows my cultural sensitivity, communication skills and knowledge of families by
providing local resources for parents and those that may be in need of specific services. For
example, a new family had enrolled in the center and were in need of a pediatrician in the area.

Agencies that work with families in crisis:

1. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

www.unitedwaygmwc.org
225 W. Vine St. Milwaukee, Wi 53212
(414) 263 8100
2 -1- 1 connect to services you need: emergency food, health care, mental health care,
emergency shelter, affordable housing, alcohol or other drug abuse services, financial and
legal assistance

2. Aurora Family Service

www.aurorahealthcare.org
3200 W. Highland Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342 4560
Support to overcome some of lifes toughest challenges, including financial or health
crises and parenting or relationship troubles, divorce or unemployment, feeling anxious
or depressed

3. American Behavioral Clinics

www.americanbehavioralclinics.com
7330 W. Layton Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-1677

Wide range of clinical services: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy,
Therapist, Counseling
Provide individuals with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of psychiatric and
behavioral health care

Organizations that support families with Specific concerns:

1. Birth to 3 Program
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
1220 W. Vilet Street Suite 300 Milwaukee, Wi 53205
(414) 289 6799
Primary Point of Referral Alisa Bailey
Program Coordinator Cheryl Walker Lloyd
Administrative Contact Geri Lyday
Eligibility
Children birth to 36 months
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Based on a diagnosed disability or significant delay in one or more areas of

development

2. Family Path Autism Services

www.familypathautism.com
Contact: intake @familypathautism.com
1017 W. Glen Oaks Ln Suite 110 Mequon, Wi 53092
(866) 912 2919
Provide autism treatment programs and services to children and families

3. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Consultation & Personal Preparation

www.ASD-DOC.com
Glenis Benson, PhD

Consultant/Speaker

5409 Greening Lane, Madison, Wi 53705

Mobile: (608) 217-6538
Email: info@ASD-DOC.com

4. Milwaukee Center for Independence

www.mcfi.net/MCFI.htm
Email: info@mcfi.net
MCFI Main Campus Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Building
2020 West Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937 2020
Programs and Services
Childrens Programs, Teen and Young Adult Programs, Adult and Older Programs,
Employment Services, Health Care Training Programs, Whole Heart Primary Care,
Whole Health Clinical Group, Therapies

5. Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Speech Program

www.chw.org
8915 W. Connell Ct. P.O. Box 1997 Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266 2000
Requirements
1 yr. or younger and not making or responding to sounds
Are older than 1 yr. of age and do not talk at all
Do not talk as well as they should for their age
Do not understand what is said to them
Have an unusual voice

Have difficulty eating or drinking

6. Childrens Dyslexia Center Milwaukee

www.cdcmilwaukee.com
Center Director Sally Weber www.cdcmilwaukee@gmail.com
790 North Van Buren Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
(4140 765-9189
Free, high quality, multisensory tutorial reading and written language instruction to
children with dyslexia/ reading disabilities

Groups that support new parents

1. Childrens Health Alliance of Wisconsin

www.chawisconsin.org
Naomi Westerman, CAPSW nwesterman@chw.org
1716 Fardern Ave. Madison, WI 53704
(608) 442 4176
Build and Lead Coalitions, Advocate for quality services and access for all children,
mobilize leaders and people around key initiatives, provide education, training and
support for health professionals and families in our community

2. The parenting network

www.theparentingnetwork.org

7516 W. Burleigh Ave Milwaukee, WI 53210

(414) 671 5575 Parent Hotline (414) 671-0566
Free confidential phone counseling about any parenting issue
Register for a parenting class or learn more about services
Receive referrals to home visiting programs and community resources

3. MILTOWN MOMS
www.miltownmoms.com
Website offers a variety of events and playgroups that meet in the area
Ex. Bay View Community Center Playgroups meet every day of the week and are just $1.00
per visit

Groups that meet family recreational needs

1. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

www.boysgirlsclub.org
6506 West Warnimont Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53220 (Many other locations)
(414) 546 7275
Kids and teens ages 5 18
Membership $5 per year
Programs: sports and recreation, the arts, education, health and wellness, career development,
character and leadership

2. Southwest YMCA
www.gwcymca.org
11311 W. Howard Ave Greenfield WI 53228
(414) 546 9622

Regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive
Child care & Camps
Programs: aquatics, fitness, sports, and many more

Child care resource and referral agencies

1. 4C for Children
www.4c-forchildren.org
1736 N 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562 -2650
Influence public policy, raise awareness and provide training and educational service to
child care providers
Help parents navigate through the myriad of child care options available

2. United States Department of Agriculture

www.healthymeals.nal.usda.gov
Healthy Meals Resource Systems
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service
3102 Park Center Drive, Room 640
Alexandria, VA 22302
Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition Education, Resources available in Spanish

3. Early Childhood News

www.earlychildhoodnews.com
Susan Swanson Assistant Editor sswanson@excelligence.com
Megan Shaw Editorial Director mshaw@excelligence.com
2 Lower Ragsdale, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 333-5501
Teacher Resources
Ex. Successful Transition to Kindergarten: The Role of Teachers & Parents

4. WI FACETS
www.wifacets.org
600 W. Virginia Street Suite 501 Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 374-4645 toll free (877) 374- 0511
Services: information & Referrals, Parent Support Groups, Parent / Youth Leadership
Development, Training, Available in Spanish

5. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic
7325 West Forest Home Avenue Greenfield, WI 53220
(414) 329-5243
Eligibility: be a pregnant, breastfeeding or new mother; be an infant up to age one; or be
a child up to age 5 and be a resident of Wisconsin and be income eligible and have a
health or nutrition need

6. Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA)

www.whsaonline.org
Becki Kearns Events Coordinator whsaassist@whsaonling.org
810 W. Badger Road Madison, WI 53713
Office (608) 442- 6879 Cell (608) 617-7564
Based on a family income that is at or below the federal poverty line

Recipients of public assistance, are experiencing homelessness or are foster children

Diagnosed Disability, speech impairment, development delays, and emotional/behavior
disorders

Other Resources

1. National Military Family Association

info@militaryfamily.org
3601 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 425 Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 931-6632
Resources for Military Spouses: scholarships, MilFAm issues, Health Care, Kids &
Camps

2. Greenfield Health Department

www.ci.greenfield.wi.us
7325 W. Forest Home Avenue Room 104 Greenfield, WI 53220
(414) 329-5275

Darren Rausch Greenfield Health Officer/ Director

Services: childhood and adult immunizations, communicable disease control, community

health education and outreach, emergency preparedness, restraint and retail food
inspections

3. Best Care Pediatrics

www.bestcarepeds.com
4220 S. 27th St. Suite 200 Milwaukee, Wi 53221
(414) 282-5810

Routine Checkups, immunizations, urgent care, Spanish available

4. Forward Dental
www.forwarddental.com
3030 S. Chase Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207
*General Family Dentistry
*Pediatric Dentistry
*Full Spectrum of cosmetic dentistry services
*Spanish Speaking Staff

5. ABC for Health, Inc.

info@safetyweb.org
32 N. Bassett St. Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-6939 or (800) 585- 4222
Health Benefits counseling: determine best health coverage choice, apply for health
coverage programs, negotiate with insurance companies, and challenge insurance claim
denials