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Support for Families

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is committed to supporting families through our designated parent coordinators, welcome centers, and more. 
 

Parent Coordinators

Each MPS school has a parent coordinator whose role is to help their families find information about the school and MPS. Parent coordinators also provide access to resources, opportunities to get involved, tips for increasing student achievement and supporting children at home, and more. Please contact your child’s school to get in touch with your parent coordinator.
 

Welcome Centers 

MPS has two designated Welcome Centers to provide in-person support for families. Each center is staffed with customer service specialists who can help with: 

  • Online enrollment/registration
  • Parent Portal account setup and password resets
  • Specialized services referrals
  • Scheduling of bilingual services testing
  • Transportation assistance
  • Other parent/guardian concerns
     

Welcome Center at Central Services

Address: 5225 W Vliet Street, Room 142 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
Phone: (414) 475-8204
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
 

Welcome Center at South Division High School 

Address: 1515 W Lapham Boulevard, Room 109 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
Phone: (414) 902-8434 
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Note: If the South Division Welcome Center is not open, families are encouraged to visit the Central Services location or call (414) 475-8204 for assistance.
 

Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI)

This family engagement program is designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation.
 

Special Education Liaison for Families (SELF) Program

This program is designed to support the families of students with special needs.

 

General Resources

Emergency Food and Meal Sites

If you need food assistance, here are helpful resources—including information about FoodShare benefits and food pantries in the Milwaukee area.

Energy, Financial, and Housing Assistance

If you are in need of energy, financial, or housing assistance, check out these resources. 

Healthcare Information and Access

If you do not have health insurance (or recently lost your health insurance), these resources can help.

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Supports

Life can be difficult sometimes for both adults and children. Discover information on a variety of topics that impact social, emotional, and mental well-being.
 

Additional Resources for Families