A Waukesha child now has a forever home.
Family, friends and staff of Waukesha County celebrated at her adoption hearing in Juvenile Court Friday.
Waukesha County Celebrates National Adoption Day
Friday, November 10, 2023,Waukesha County celebrated National Adoption Day with a special adoption event at the Waukesha County Juvenile Courthouse, a division of the Waukesha County Circuit Court. The event began with a presentation from county and community leaders, followed by an adoption ceremony. The event highlights a collective effort to raise awareness and celebrate the adoptions of children from foster care.
"National Adoption Day is a powerful reminder of the difference we can make in the lives of children in foster care. We commend the dedicated efforts of our community, and we continue to work towards finding loving homes for every child who needs one,” County Executive Paul Farrow said.
County aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, highlight resources available for those in need.
County Executive Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Thursday October 5th, 2023, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow proclaimed the month of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
Farrow issued the proclamation to Angela Mancuso, Executive Director of The Women's Center, located at 505 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186.
The Women’s Center’s mission is to provide safety, shelter and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent platform to show support for the Advocates and life-saving programs of The Women’s Center and the individuals and families they serve.
Waukesha County adopts Drug Endangered Children Protocol (DEC)
New County Program Helps Children and Families Impacted by Drugs or Alcohol
Wednesday September 13, 2023 Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow along with other members of law enforcement, health and human services, prosecutors, the medical community, and community service organizations participated in a signing ceremony to implement the Drug Endangered Children Protocol.
The DEC programs are a county-wide coordinated effort, addressing drug and alcohol issues affecting children and families.
Through the DEC program, organizations within a community work together to enhance their response to the immediate needs of drug-endangered children and to gather adequate evidence to substantiate prosecution of appropriate endangerment and other charges.
We could not be prouder to be a part of this initiative.
