Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare

The Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) works with families to ensure the safety and well-being of children. With its many community partners, BMCW provides services to families in crisis that help keep children safely in the home. When it is necessary, BMCW looks to foster and adoptive families to provide appropriate temporary and permanent homes for children who cannot live with their parents.

Information about Reporting Child Abuse / Neglect: In Milwaukee County call 414-220-SAFE (7233)

Child Abuse/Neglect Annual Statistical Report 2010 and Appendices 

Learning Opportunities and Events

Kinship Care program information and application for Milwaukee County residents

Media Requests and BMCW Records Requests

Requesting CPS Background Check for Milwaukee County Residents

Service Reviews of BMCW

Complaint resolution process and Appealing Substantiations of Child Abuse/Neglect

Contact the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare

Last Revised: January 03, 2012