If We Can Learn To Teach Them
St. Francis Children’s Center
For over 55 years, our caring team has empowered children and families to achieve success in their homes, schools and communities.
Serving and educating children with and without special needs, empowering them to reach their greatest potential.
St. Francis Children’s Center is a not-for-profit social services agency that serves children with and without special needs across Milwaukee County. Founded in 1968 by Sister Joanne Marie Kleibhan and Mr. Eli Tash as an inclusive learning center for children to play and grow together, today we serve over 1,200 children annually through a variety of programs.
Our Programs
Family Programming
The Family Activity Center offers an inclusive environment that connects families of children with special needs.
From sensory play to parent cafes, we offer FREE opportunities for connection, resources and fun for the whole family! Weekly programming includes an open gym, story time, SibShops and parent support groups.
Childcare
The Early Childhood Education program serves children from six weeks through 5-year-old Kindergarten. The ECE nurtures social emotional and academic growth in a year-round, full-day program.
Our childcare program is state-licensed, NAC accredited and has a 5-Star Youngstar rating. Schedule a tour today!
Birth to Three Early Intervention
In-home treatment services through Birth to Three provide occupational, physical, and speech therapies, special education and service coordination on behalf of Milwaukee County.
Children ages birth to three who are eligible for services have a diagnosed condition, developmental delay or atypical development that is adversely affecting the child’s social and emotional, cognitive, speech/language or motor growth.
Children’s Long-Term Support
Our team conducts service coordination through the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) waiver on behalf of Milwaukee County.
Service coordinators assist families with locating services or resources to address the specific needs of each child served. Children who have a severe physical, developmental or emotional disability may be eligible for the program through age 21.
Psychology Services
Dr. Rick Clark, PsyD, is an on-site licensed psychologist who offers individual family and/or group psychotherapy sessions and psychological evaluations for children.
Signature Events
Leading Lights (2025)
Pours for a Purpose (2023)
Volunteer
Spend time volunteering in our Early Childhood Education classrooms, helping with capital improvement projects, volunteering at events and more!
Spend time volunteering in our Early Childhood Education classrooms, helping with capital improvement projects, volunteering at events and more!
