Children Come First Project

A Racine County Collaborative Project for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children

In keeping with the mission of the Youth and Family Division, the Children Come First (CCF) Project's primary function is to preserve the unity of the family, while keeping children safe, and strengthening families through assisting parents in fulfilling their parental responsibilities.  This unit consists of 2 Case Managers as well as an in-home Parent Educator and Family Therapist.

The Children Come First Project began in May 1991.  A collaborative, coordinating project advisory committee represents consumers and providers of services to seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) Racine County children and their families.  The advisory committee coordinates access to services.  Project staff screen, assesses and case manage the service needs of SED children to help maintain the children in a normalized environment in the community.

The primary goal of the CCF Project is the development of a community based collaborative system of care for children diagnosed as Seriously Emotionally Disturbed and their families.

An individualized plan which addresses the following needs is provided for each child served by the project staff:

• Education
• Health
• Family
• Mental Health
• Social Service
• Recreation

Families are integral and active partners in this process.  Priority is given to children at risk of placement outside of the home. For more information about Children Come First services, please contact:

Racine County Human Services Department
1717 Taylor Avenue
Racine, WI 53403

262-638-6321

or toll free

800-242-4202

or via email

IandA@goRacine.org