Wisconsin Youth Services

Wisconsin aims to improve outcomes for youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems and other vulnerable youth. Specifically, the Department of Children and Families supports service delivery systems that move youth ages 12-21 towards academic success, safe and stable housing, employment, permanent connections with supportive adults, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. 

No matter which system “door” a youth enters, DCF strives to support a coordinated and comprehensive response to provide the support needed to fulfill its youth-driven vision that “all youth have the tools to thrive in adulthood.” 

Learn more about what services we offer:

• Youth Services Grant Programs provides more information and a map about Youth Services programming across the state.
• Prevention programs
  • Brighter Futures Initiatives
  • Youth Justice
• Housing and homelessness
  • Runaway and homeless youth programs
• Education
  • College Readiness and Educational Programs
• Preparing youth from out of home care for successful adulthood
  • Independent Living
  • Permanent Connections, Academics, Training and Employment, Housing Social and Emotional Well-being (PATHS)
• Delinquency and justice system involvement
  • Youth Justice
• Youth voice initiatives
  • Youth Advisory Council and Youth Leadership Teams
• Services and resources for youth who experience or have experienced sex trafficking 
  • Anti-Human Trafficking
• Data related to older youth with out-of-home care experience 
  • NYTD
  • Older Youth Outcomes Dashboard