Family Resources

Empowering Families with Essential Resources

Carmen Schools offers direct resources and is proud to share resources from our partner organization with our families that directly benefit our students.  If you are in need of resources  or information that are not listed below, please contact your school’s main office with inquiries.

Community Resources for All

Statewide

• Safety Resources

  Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen

  Talking to Children about the Shooting (nctsn.org)

  Resources to Help Children in the Wake of a School Shooting

  National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Talking to Kids about Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks) in the News

  Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators (nasponline.org)

• Family Resources

  • Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies Program
    • How to Apply
    • Eligibility Spanish
• Student Work Permits: At Carmen Schools, many of our hard-working students have jobs during the school year, and especially during summer.

Milwaukee

• Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers located at our Stellar, Carmen High South, Carmen High Southeast campuses.
• Outreach Community Health Centers located at Carmen Middle & High School, Northwest campus.
• All In Milwaukee is a college completion program that aids Milwaukee students with college and career support.  We have many Carmen students join All In Milwaukee cohorts.
• JourneyHouse is a local organization that provides programming and support for families and youth.  JH offers workforce readiness programs, family and community events, and STEAM fun.
• MPS Youth Job Board
• Secure Futures empowers teens with financial education, tools, and mentorship.  Educators from Secure Futures visit our campuses to provide financial literacy workshops, like the Money Coach program.
• Public Allies supports the advancement of social justice and equity in leadership.  PA has helped thousands of underrepresented emerging leaders.  Carmen Schools has hosted Public Allies on our staff and are committed to continuing the partnership for a more equitable workforce.
• Urban Ecology Center hosts a variety of classes and workshops for the entire family.  UEC is a wonderful partner, hosting several Carmen High School interns throughout the years.