Family Care Services
MPS Summer Free Meals
Milwaukee Public Schools provide free meals through the summer for youth 18 years and under.
Summer Free Lunch Support
Milwaukee Rec serves free lunches to children 17 and younger at over a dozen playgrounds.
Immigrant/Refugees
Milwaukee Public Library scheduled drop in ESL sessions for all ages and levels.
Empowering Families of Milwaukee
Long term home visiting program for pregnant mothers that provides pre/post partum health education and case management.
Birth Outcomes Made Better Doulas
A program that serves pregnant mothers in Milwaukee providing labor/delivery support, birth planning, breastfeeding support.
Women, Infants & Children
Supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children; promoting the health and wellbeing of families.
Direct Assistance for Dads Project
Long term home visiting program for expectant or parenting fathers that provides parent education and case management support.
Community Healthcare Access Program
Milwaukee residents can determine their options for free or low-cost health insurance, Foodshare, Childcare and coordinates referrals into other community resources as needed.
Cribs 4 Kids
Program provides Safe Sleep Educational Classes to pregnant mothers 34 weeks and beyond or who have children under 6 months of age.
SNAP/Foodshare
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget.
Cash Assistance (TANF)
For parents who struggle with substance use disorders, treatment and recovery services may be available for free.
Child Care Assistance
The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program helps make quality child care more accessible and affordable.
Headstart
Provides early childhood education, health, nutrition and parent involvement services to low-income families.
Childcare Tax Credit (CCTC)
The CCTC is a tax credit that may help you pay for the care of eligible children and other dependents.
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The EITC helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break.
Diaper Distribution Sites
As Milwaukee’s basic needs bank, Milwaukee Diaper Mission partners with local social service agencies to provide a reliable source of basic essentials for the families they serve.
Cloth Diaper Program
Milwaukee Diaper Mission offers a cloth option to families, so that reusable personal hygiene products are be accessible, affordable, and achievable for everyone.
To apply for a free cloth diaper kit, please fill out the form on the website
Runaway Teen & Crisis Program
Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center provides 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and family support for youth ages 11–17 experiencing family conflict or housing instability.
24 Hours Crisis Hotline: 414-647-8200
Youth & Young Adult Mental Health Therapy
Free, confidential mental health counseling for youth and young adults ages 11–24, including individual, family, and trauma-informed therapy—no insurance required through Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center.
Kids & Family Photography
Jamie Robarge Photography provides sessions capturing families, children, and life moments with an approachable photography experience that emphasizes genuine expressions and memories.