Category A: Family and Community:

My samples for Category A: Family and Community is a file with many contacts that can be of
assistance in many different aspects and struggles
It fits the category because it is a source that will help families use the things that our community
and state offers and also get those who need help the help they need with little stress.
I chose it as the best example of my work because I believe that it is important for parents to see
all of the things that are out there to support them and help them succeed as a parent.
It demonstrates the knowledge I gained in the Family and Community Relations course of the
Infant Toddler Credential.
I learned about the number of resource that are out there to help families and children in need or
those that just need a little bit of extra support.
My sample shows my cultural sensitivity, communication skills and knowledge of families by
providing many different types of resources in many different areas of need along with many
different locations.

1. WIC- Women, Infant, Childrens Center

a. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/localproject/localprojects.htm
---Gives all locations
b. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/index.htm ----Main site
c. West Allis Health Department
7120 West National Ave
West Allis WI 53214
Telephone: 414-302-8642
Fax: 414-302-8628
E-mail: jvaclav@ci.west-allis.wi.us
d. WIC is promoting and maintaining health and wellness of pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, also infants and toddlers,
and children. WIC also provides nutrition education, help with
breast feeding, and also helps provide the families with healthy
foods and nutrition. Also gives referrals to other health and
nutritious services.
e.
2. Salvation Army
a. http://gdos.salvationarmy.org/ndos/app/zipcode.jsf?zip=53154
b. Contact: Ken Tregellas
c. 8853 S Howell Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414) 762-3993
d. This location provides the following.
Family Counseling Service
Youth Services - Character Building Programs
Worship Center - Christian Education
Youth Services - Community Recreation Programs, Day Camp Activities,
Day Care, Latchkey Programs, Residential Camping Activities, Youth Ministry
Disaster Services
Emergency Assistance - Emergency Financial Assistance, Emergency
Shelter, Food & Nutrition Programs, Seasonal Services
Worship Center - Men's Ministries, Music & Arts Programs, Women's
Ministries, Church, Sunday school
Older Adult Services - Nutrition Programs
Housing/Residence Services - Senior Citizens Residences

3. YMCA
a. YMCAmke.net or YMCA.net
b. 3244 E College Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 571-9622 (this is the location nearest our center in Oak
Creek)
c. The YMCA provides many programs that lead to a healthy life
such as weight issues, diabetes prevention, CPR and 1st Aid,
Babysitting classes, it also provides an atmosphere to work out in
and also a swimming pool. You can also get Child care and summer
care at the YMCA.
4. Care Net Family Resource Center
a. http://www.carenetfamily.org/
b. Kenosha Location
6105 22nd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 658-2555
c. Racine Location
2405 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
262-632-2464
d. All services provided are free and confidential
i. Pregnancy tests, Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds, Options
Counselling, Adoption Referrals & Support, Parenting & Life
Skills Classes, Material Assistance, Abstinence Education,
Post Abortion Peer Counselling & Education, Community
Referrals for medical care and social services, Special
classes dealing with loss, relationships and sexual abuse
5. Sunshine Place
a. http://www.sunshineplace.org/aboutus.html
b. Peter Curran
Executive Director
director@sunshineplace.org
c. Bill Maselter
Facilities Manager
manager@sunshineplace.org

d. 18 Rickel Road
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Phone: 608-825-3875
e. Supports other organizations and helps get you where you need to
go. It supports the food pantry in Sun Prairie, Stuff the Bus,
C.A.R.D.S. Closet which is a cloths resource for area school
families. Along with many other organizations,
6. United Methodist Childrens Services
a. http://www.umcs-wi.org/
b. Executive Director: Perry G. Huyvk
phumcs@sbcglobal.net
c. Fund Director: Cindy Thompson
fdumcs@sbcglobel.net
d. 3940 West Lisbon Ave
Milwaukee WI 53208
414-344-1818
e. Provides a safe place for children to learn and develop, provide
housing for women who are trying to improve their lives and pursue
a new way of life. It also provides a resource center that has a
food pantry and a clothing department. Their goal is to get the
women back on their feet and lean rot stay above poverty.
7. Howe Community Resource Center
a. http://www.howecommunityresourcecenter.org/
b. Executive Director:
Toni Loch- tloch@gbaps.org
c. Howe Community Resource Center
526 S. Monroe Ave
Green Bay WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-7340
d. Provides Parenting Classes, Tutoring, Home visits to prepare kids
for school, Friday Play Groups, Cooking Classes and much more.
e.
8. Zero to Three
a. www.zerotothree.org
b. Zero to Three is a national non-profit organization that provides
parents, professionals and policy makers the ability to nurture the

early childhood level of development. Their mission is ensure that

all babies and toddlers a strong start to life. Zero to Three
makes sure that all children are where they should be
developmentally, emotionally and verbally.
9. Red Cross
a. https://www.redcross.org
http://www.redcross.org/wi/milwaukee
b. 2600 West Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-342-8680
Toll free: 1-800-236-8680
c. Red Cross provides many classes such as CPR and 1st Aid, it also
provides disaster relief help when a disaster arises. They also
have blood drives/Food Drives and clothes drives to help those in
need. Also provide certification in Babysitting and life guard
training.
10.

Department of Children and Families

a. http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/
b. 201 East Washington Ave
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708-8916
Phone: 1-608-267-3905
Fax: 608-266-6836
Email: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
Go to http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/contact_us.htm for phone numbers
to direct departments.
c. Provides safety for all children and families. Information can be
found about adoption and foster care, can help find a quality
caring child care center for a child, also can help Youth work,
applying W-2s and also help with emergency money in case of
instances where parents lose a job or an emergency arises. DCF
can also explain many component of child care and why things need
to run the way they run. DCF also handles child abuse cases and
are a part of society to keep children safe.

11.

Project Concern Cudahy/St. Francis

a. 3658 East Plankinton Ave
Cudahy WI 53110
414-744-0645
b. A non-profit organization helping low income residence with
emergency food, clothing and household supplies. Also provide
school supplies. Many things provided at the holidays for those in
need such as food baskets and holiday gift program for children
17 and younger. Can also provide much more information on other
programs available to the families and children in the community.

12.

Hunger Task Force

a. www.hungertaskfource.org
b. 201 South Hawley Court Milwaukee WI 53214
414-777-0483
c. The main task of this organization is to end hunger and help the
less wealthy feed their children and themselves so they can grow
in a healthy way.

13.

Head Start
a. www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs
b. 370 LEnfant Promenade, SW Washington DC 20447
c. Ensure that all schools have the 5 essential goals meet in early
childhood education.

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15.

Goodwill
www.goodwill.org
855-292-9201
There are many locations in many areas look at goodwill.org to
find one near you.
Provides employment, education and support to individuals and
families to achieve self-efficacy

Toys for Tots

a. http://www.toysfortots.org
b. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Cooper Center
18251 Quantico Gateway Drive

Triangle, VA 22172
c. mtftf@toysfortots.org
d. Helps provide toys to those that are in need and for those who
cant afford toys for their children. Also provides toys for sick
and hurt children or those in foster care.
16.

Next Door Foundation

a. www.nextdoormil.org
b. 2545 north 29th Street Milwaukee WI 53210
414-562-2929
c. The main goal of this program is to work with families of young
children to prepare them and make sure they are ready to begin
school. They assess and observe there level and see where they
are at developmentally and if they are delayed in any ways.

17.

Lutheran Social Services

a. www.lssmn.org
b. 4562 South Lenox Milwaukee WI 53207
414-482-0879
c. Often resources it navigate through many life challenges that we
encounter as we grow.

18.

NAFCC
a. National Association for Childcare
b. www.nafcc.org
c. 1743 West Alexander Street Salt Lake City Utah 84119
Phone: 801-886-2322
Fax: 801-886-2325
d. Nonprofit organization to promote quality childcare. Straightens
state and local associations as a primary support.

19.

The Healing Center

a. www.thehealingcenter.org
b. 130 West Bruce Street #400 Milwaukee Wi 53204
414-671-4325
c. So to help those who have been sexually abused a chance to heal
at their own pace with the advice and support of the staff

20.

Penfield Children Center

a. www.penfieldchildren.org
b. 833 North 26th street Milwaukee WI 53233
414-344-7676
c. Creates a positive start for infants and children with disabilities
and delays by providing education, health services and family
programing.

21.

Rawhide Youth Boys Ranch of America

a. www.rawhide.org
b. 5555 North Port Washington Road Glendale WI
414-979-9720
c. Private faith based organization that help at risk youth and
families, offer counseling. Mainly help troubled young men

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Early Education Station

www.earlyedstation.com
8634 West National Ave Milwaukee WI 53227
414-546-3960
Provides Training to childcare providers and families in the state
of Wisconsin
Victory Junction
www.Victoryjuction.org
4500 Adams Way Randleman NC 27317
Camp Director---Chris Foster
Phone 336-498-9055 (Main Office)
Enriches the life of severely ill children with serious illness by
providing different camp activities to them and their families at
no cost.

New Beginnings
a. Janine Radke
b. Grace Lutheran Church
Oak Creek, WI 53224
414-762-3655
This is one of the leaders and meeting centers of possible
meetings.

c. New Beginnings is designed to prepare young moms that are

preparing for a baby and also to help with after the delivery with
support group of other young moms. New Beginnings also takes
small donations to help get the young mom started with a few new
outfits, diapers, bottles, formula and other things that they will
need in the 1st year of life. It also provides just support and love
whenever the mother or child may need it.
25.
South Milwaukee Health Department or your local health
Department
a. .www.smwi.org/health-department
b. 2424 15th Ave South Milwaukee WI 53172
414-768-8055
c. You can search the web for your areas local health department.
d. Provide immunizations to children and workers, positive parenting,
job readiness, they have public health nurses on staff and
environmental health advice and information.

This is just the start of the resources that are out there to help you get
through a tough time. There are many more resources out there if you need
help with anything please ask.

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Student Self Rating
5
Katie
Good sample and explanation!
Joan

Instructor Rating
5