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We’re honored to announce that the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families was featured in the November 2025 issue of MKE Lifestyle magazine as part of their “Giving in MKE” spotlight on Milwaukee-area nonprofits making meaningful community impact.
The article highlighted the Coalition’s work supporting families navigating foster care, adoption, and kinship care—and included a powerful testament to why this work matters.
“I’m going to sleep well tonight for the first time in ages because you all took the time to listen.”
That’s what one grandmother shared after receiving support from our team. Her words capture the heart of our mission: creating clarity and calm by connecting people with the resources and understanding they need.
Recognition of Our Impact
MKE Lifestyle noted several key aspects of the Coalition’s work:
- Our 98% satisfaction rate with clients—caregivers and families who trust us to guide them through complex systems
- Our focus on helping children in foster care stay in stable homes instead of experiencing the constant upheaval of moving around
- Our commitment to educating grandparents on navigating legal systems and advocating for their grandchildren
- Our emphasis on helping families make long-term commitments that are more powerful than one-time placements
Made Possible Through Community Support
This recognition reflects the incredible work made possible through donations that fund training, tools, and expert-led support for Wisconsin families. As the article notes in its broader discussion of Milwaukee’s charitable landscape, “More and more, people want to donate to organizations that are within their community. They want to know their impact will be felt locally.”
That’s exactly what the Coalition delivers—local impact that changes lives, one family at a time.
About “Giving in MKE”
The MKE Lifestyle feature explored how Milwaukee residents are increasingly focused on supporting local nonprofits where they can see direct community impact. The Coalition was featured alongside other respected Milwaukee organizations like Life Navigators, Habitat for Humanity Milwaukee, and Impact100 Greater Milwaukee.
According to the 2025 Charitable Giving Report published by Fidelity Charitable, Milwaukee ranks among the top 30 cities in the U.S. and holds the number four spot among U.S. cities that support local charities—a testament to our community’s generous spirit.
Get Involved
If you’d like to be part of the Coalition’s mission to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families across Wisconsin, we invite you to:
- Make a donation to fund training and support services
- Learn more about our programs and services
- Contact us to explore partnership opportunities
Thank you to MKE Lifestyle for featuring our work, and thank you to our donors, volunteers, and community partners who make this impact possible every single day.