The Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare
About the BMCW

The mission of the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) is to promote the best interest of children by supporting and encouraging families' efforts to resolve problems that threaten the safety of their children. We remove children from their homes when they are not safe. When children cannot be reunited with their families, we will provide suitable alternatives in permanent, stable, and nurturing homes.

Oversight and Administration of BMCW

On January 1, 1998, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services assumed responsibility for the  Milwaukee County child welfare system. Milwaukee is the only county in Wisconsin to have a child welfare system operated directly by the state. July 1, 2008, the Bureau transferred to the new Department of Children and Families, under the Division of Safety and Permanence.

Child protective services are provided by the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) from a central administrative site located in the City of Milwaukee and three regional locations.

BMCW - Vision, Commitment and History (Settlement Agreement)

General Information

Three Region Service Area Map (PDF  911 KB)

BMCW Staff List  (MS Excel file)

Careers in Child Welfare

Speakers Bureau

Staff from the  Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare are available to speak to your group about a variety of topics regarding child welfare.  If you are interested, call (414) 220-7042.

Contact the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare

Last Revised: October 22, 2009