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2010 Annual Report of Milwaukee Brighter Futures
In 2010, Milwaukee Brighter Futures opened the door to opportunity for 12,434 persons. Children, teens and adults were invited in to 27 Brighter Futures programs to get help with school work, learn how to avoid alcohol and drugs, find peaceful waysto resolve interpersonal conflicts, improve parenting skills, turn away from negative situations and move toward life-changing goals. A description of the accomplishments of each Brighter Futures program is included in the 2010 annual report. Click here for downloadable PDF file.
Previous Annual Reports
2009 Annual Report of Milwaukee Brighter Futures
Numbers from the Milwaukee Brighter Futures Annual Report for 2009: Released July 26, 2010:
- Total number served by MBFI projects: 14,910
- Total number projects; 21
- Total agencies receiving funds: 18
- Funds distributed for direct service: $1,997,500
- Additional funds leveraged: $7,616,032.
This information was gleaned from the 2009 Annual Report of Milwaukee Brighter Futures Initiative. Click here to download PDF file of the 53-page report containing in depth summaries of all 21 projects.
Brighter Futures 2008 Annual Report
This evaluation report is an analysis of information provided by 25 participating agencies, covering 27 programs. In total, the services covered 155,750 persons, with 142,007 in three community information program which offer high volume information and referral. community outreach and/or community events, plus another 13,743 served on a sustained basis through programs requiring ongoing engagement. CLICK HERE TO GET ENTIRE REPORT.
Brighter Futures 2007 Annual Report
During 2007, the community prevention coalition provided direct prevention activities involving 23,251 Milwaukee County residents with sustained prevention activities involving 11,795 children, youth and adults. Click here to obtain a PDF version.
Youth Survey Reports: 2005-2009
The Milwaukee Brighter Futures 2009 Youth Survey report tells of findings about Milwaukee youth as regards safety and violence, tobacco, alcohol and marijuana use, sexual behavior, healthy behaviors, values, and attitudes. The report is based upon the survey of 335 youth and pays special attention to gender differences, violence, and high risk sexual behavior.
Click here to view a PDF file of this valuable snapshot of the issues facing Milwaukee’s youth – right now, right here.
For another summary of the results of the survey, click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.
Previous Youth Survey Reports
2007: Two earlier Youth Survey Reports are available. Click here to obtain a PDF version of Milwaukee Youth and Development Alliance Youth Survey Report, October, 2007.
2005: To obtain a PDF version of Milwaukee Youth and Development Alliance Youth Survey Report for December 2005, Click here .
Other Brighter Futures Reports
Youth Issues Paper, May 2009
Milwaukee youth live in an environment that can be extremely challenging and dangerous. At the same time, the majority of young people live in families where their parents are trying their best to provide them with a safe, stable, and supportive living environment, encourage their success in school, and protect them from negative influences and risky behavior. Youth development programs which focus on building assets rather than treating deficits are generally more successful in the long run. For that reason, Milwaukee Brighter Futures encourages program investment for prevention and intervention programs that are widely accessible to community residents, provide opportunities for youth to develop sustained trusting relationships with caring adults, and provide education and skills development that is evidence-based and culturally appropriate. Read the whole report.
Community Report Card, 2005
The Milwaukee Youth and Family Development Alliance publishes a Community Report Card as a way of holding the Alliance accountable and encouraging the broader community to appreciate both the progress being made in the community and to respond to disappointing trends. Click here to obtain a PDF version of 2005 Community Report Card.
Evaluation
Agencies receiving funding through Brighter Futures are evaluated regularly. The agencies are reviewed through site visits, both scheduled and non-scheduled, to determine how they are following the mission of Brighter Futures, the goals set in their particular programs and their appropriate spending of BF funds.
For information on the evaluation of the Brighter Futures agencies, contact Robert Cherry, at robertc@communityadvocates.net.
Resources
A Parent’s Guide to Community Resources in Milwaukee
The 4th edition of this handy guide of community resources has been published by the Teen Parents Task Force and the Milwaukee Public Schools Homeless Education program. Click here to download a PDF file.
Summaries of Brighter Futures Meetings
November 2011: Becoming a 'keeper' vital to serving youth
October 2011: Environmental Prevention Strategies Outlined
July 2011: Mental health issues affect all in family
June 2011: Justice 2000 programs offer alternatives to jail
May 2011: Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs outlined
April 2011: Program leaders tell how to make prevention pay off!
March 2011: Dealing with trouble teens at Wisconsin Challenge Academy
February 2011: Cyberbullying growing; hints on curbing practice
January 2011: Involving and Keeping Youth in Programs
December 2010: Year-end review by agencies
November 2010: Pills a Growing Menace for youth
October 2010: Mental health services for toddlers
September: Transistional jobs program
July 2010: Involving youth in policy helps their development
June 2010: Men's health issues affect entire families
May 2010: Strategies to prevent unplanned teen pregnancies
April 2010: Child abuse prevention strategies outlined
March 2010: Agencies tell of services to homeless
February 2010: The Public Policy Institute Fights Poverty
January 2010: Bringing Quality into Child Care
December 2009: Youth Survey Discussed
November: Readying Teens for College
October 2009: How Peer Juries Handle Student Conflicts
September 2009: Building Skills on Communicating with Youth
July 2009: Human Trafficking Concerns
June 2009: Film Dramatizes Fathers' Issues with their Children
May 2009: Activities of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Network
April 2009: Reaching Youth on Alcohol, Drug Issues
March 2009: Services for Homeless Youth
February 2009: Working with Male Abusers
January 2009: Community Effort Need on Teen Pregnancy Prevention
December 2008: How Child Welfare Ombudsman Prorgam Works
November 2008: Child Welfare Processes Outlined
October 2008: All About Parental Involvement
September 2008: How College Bound Programs Work
July 2008: Report on New MPS Project, Poverty Plan
June 2008: Report on Men's Health
May 2008: School Group Skits, Video Dramatize Youth Issues
April 2008: State Outlines Plans for New Department
March 2008: Drug Free Communities Exercises
Some Important Links
Municipal Court Opens Up Online Service
Behavior Health Division Walk-in Clinic Changes
Planned Parenthood Workshops - Fall 2011
Back-to-School Fair Flyer: English Version / Spanish Version
Parenting Network Programs: Welcome Baby, As One, Life Skills Transitions
Pearls for Teen Girls featured
Grant Opportunities from Dept. of Labor, March 2011
Journey House Jobs: Grant Writer, Bookkeeper, Housing Coordinator
Public Policy Forum County Budget Report
Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee (ECOM) Schedule for 2011
Poverty and Hunger in Milwaukee: From UW Continuing Education Program
Bosom Buddies Program on Breast Cancer Prevention
Make It Work Milwaukee! Coalition 2011 Budget Report and other information
As One program of The Parenting Network
Scholarship Application for Refugee Conference