Because we all want our children to thrive, Children's Wisconsin offers a variety of programs to help support parents and caregivers. Many of these programs are offered in partnership with local agencies and organizations. The Children's Wisconsin Wausau office offers the following:
Marathon County Family Resource Center
Family resource centers offer a place for parents to learn to be the best p
ossible parents they can be. Parents can connect with resources, access programs, and enjoy family activities with their children at no cost. Programming includes parenting classes, parent information sessions on topics that are valuable to parents and parent-child interaction activities such as Play and Learn. We also offer developmental screening for children ages 4 months to 5 years. Programming is developed on an ongoing basis in response to community needs and requests. Warm line
Call the Wausau office warm line at (715) 660-8103 for non-emergency parenting advice on the day-to-day challenges of raising kids. The warm line is for parents who may be under stress, have questions or just need someone to talk to. Parents can also call for information about safe sleep, and upcoming parenting classes. Start Right Healthy Families
Start Right Healthy families is a free and voluntary support program that works collaboratively with families to encourage healthy prenatal and child development, strengthen parenting skills and connect families to community resources and support. Personalized services can be provided until the child reaches age 5. Our trained parent educators will visit with you in your home, the community or at our office – wherever feels most comfortable and convenient for you. Women are eligible to enroll any time during pregnancy and after birth with a child up to 12 months of age. Triple P Parent Aide Program
Triple P is a 10-week, in-home program designed specifically to promote positive parenting practices and address a range of social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. For more information, please call or text (715) 937-8910.
