Children's Resource Center- Southeast

08/22/2025

You Matter!

👉Friends from all over Southeast Wisconsin, if you would like to display a "You Matter" yard sign at your home, school, health department, business, library, or church, please fill out this quick request form to pick up up to 5 free signs. Thanks for helping to spread the word.
💜🩵We especially want young people returning to school to know that they are important and that they matter, even when it feels like they don't.
REQUEST FOR PICK UP: http://bit.ly/4fHDmYy
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08/11/2025

Are you ready to take all those advocacy skills you've been using for your child to the next level? Partners in Policymaking is accepting applications for their next cohort.

Partners in Policymaking applications are open for the 2025-2026 class! The Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking program is a six-session advocacy training to prepare future leaders around the state who can work with lawmakers and communities to support the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.

Find out more and apply here: https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/partners-in-policymaking/

Dates for the Class of 2025/2026 are:
November 14 & 15, 2025 (Madison*)
December 12 & 13, 2025 (Virtual only)
January 16 & 17, 2026 (Virtual only)
February 27 & 28, 2026 (Virtual only)
April 3 & 4, 2026 (Madison*)
May 1 & 2, 2026 (Madison*)

*If attending in person is difficult, please contact Jenny Neugart, Project Manager at Jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov to discuss options.

Who can attend?

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to create inclusive communities and are:
- Parents or primary caregivers of children under 21 with developmental disabilities
- Adults with developmental disabilities
- Adult siblings or family members of individuals with developmental disabilities
- We want cultural and geographic diversity in the group attending. Participants will be chosen by a team of parents, self-advocates, and professionals.

06/13/2025

Check out this great summer activity

Can’t wait for (adaptive) softball season! Starting tomorrow, we have 10 weeks of awesomeness! Be a part of it!! 5:30-6:30pm!! RSVP or just come as you are!!!

06/02/2025

🎉 Don’t miss our final webinar of the school season! 🎉
Get powerful tips on supporting young adults—balancing independence and connection. Perfect for parents and professionals!
🗓️ May 28, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM
👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/563zz4h9

05/16/2025

There is still time to register for What's After High School? This training 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.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u1SBBMgRQleyAM8ivR1utA

05/13/2025

Check out this great blog post telling us why Medicaid matters for kids: https://childrenswi.org/at-every-turn/stories/why-medicaid-matters

Medicaid helps kids stay healthy and it helps kids with chronic conditions live their best lives in their home.

Medicaid provides the foundation for children’s health care in Wisconsin.

05/08/2025

Coping skills can come in many different forms, but they all can be used to help you through a stressful time. What’s an activity you can do today to prioritize your mental health?

05/07/2025

We have two upcoming virtual trainings for families of youth high school age or older.
On Thursday, May 15th at 6PM you can learn all about Youth Health Transition while we present Build Your Bridge: Moving from Child to Adult Health Care.
On Monday, May 19th at 5:30PM, we'll be hosting Family Voices of Wisconsin for their What's After Highschool? training. Links for both trainings in the comments!

05/05/2025

It's Children's Mental Health Week 2025. When we say we support families with children and youth (ages 0-22) with special health care needs (CYSHCN), we mean all parts of health.

04/30/2025

Hear this parent of a child with special healthcare needs speak

04/23/2025

Check out this FREE camp for children with autism and their families, hosted at the Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp in Fredonia.

Children's Wisconsin Camp SHINE will take place on May 17, June 21, Aug. 16 and Oct. 4. These events are open to the community and free for the whole family to attend.

SHINE stands for Supporting Healthy Interactions and Nurturing Engagement. Camp SHINE offers families a safe and welcoming environment to enjoy a day of family fun at camp. Depending on the season activities include swimming, nature walks, large motor activities, art, magic shows and much more.

Families can register here:

Join us for a day of family fun at Children's Wisconsin Camp SHINE hosted by the Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp in Fredonia, WI! This camp day is designed for children with autism and their families. Activities are weather-dependent and may include art, nature scavenger hunts, large motor....

04/22/2025

Check out this great learning opportunity

Families + Therapists = The Ultimate Team!

What kinds of resources do you find most helpful at home—books, apps, hands-on activities? Share your ideas below! 👇

Then, join us on April 30th for our next Coffee Talk to discover simple, effective ways to partner with your child’s Occupational Therapist & Speech-Language Pathologist and maximize progress at home.

🔗 Register now & learn more:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yDnU-g9qQny66nTBDd-SjQ #/registration