Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, operating through its Child Support Division, is a U.S. local government entity that provides critical social services and family support programs funded through federal grants. As a county-level government agency, Milwaukee County administers comprehensive family services initiatives that strengthen communities and promote economic self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations in the Milwaukee area. The entity maintains active federal grant registration and has demonstrated consistent engagement in receiving federal funding to support its mission-driven programs.

Milwaukee County's Child Support Division has established a robust federal grant portfolio spanning multiple program areas, with primary support flowing through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. The division's most recent and significant prime federal grant award is the Milwaukee Forge Fatherhood Project, a $999,999 Cooperative Agreement under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086), awarded September 30, 2025, and extending through September 29, 2030. This initiative will serve 1,350 fathers through a 28-hour evidence-based workshop curriculum utilizing the "24/7 Dad" and "Within My Reach" curricula, combined with case management, employment services, and support service referrals. The project is implemented in partnership with Wisconsin Community Services and Fathers Making Progress. Beyond this prime award, Milwaukee County receives substantial sub-grant funding through the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for ongoing child welfare and child support operations. Sub-grant awards include Child Welfare County Contracts for calendar years 2021 through 2025, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and ChIPS Support Services, and Child Support County Contracts (CY25). These sub-grants, awarded consistently since 2021, demonstrate Milwaukee County's ongoing role in administering state and federally funded child welfare services, child support enforcement, and family support programs that form the backbone of social service delivery in the county.