Kids Matter Inc.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚 Freedom Day looks good at the Kids Matter booth on King Drive! Lance is out here representing Kids Matter Inc. alongside Appellate Court Judge Colon, Judge Kashyap, Judge Raffeet August, Judge Childs, Appellate Court Judge Donald & Judge Triggiano (Retired). Together we celebrate, together we serve!

06/19/2026

Looking forward to seeing you today at Juneteenth!!

See you tomorrow at Juneteenth! Also known as Freedom Day, marks the day of emancipation in the United States. We're honored to celebrate with our friends, families & neighbors on King Drive. Stop by our booth near Auer & King Drive - grab a fan & learn how YOU can stand up for ! 💛✨

06/18/2026

📅 June 25 | 9am-3:30pm | Kuumba Café, Milwaukee

📣 Attention CASA and community volunteers! Are you helping a youth who is experiencing stress or having mental health concerns? A great training opportunity is coming your way. Youth Mental Health First Aid helps you learn to support youth facing mental health challenges. The training is FREE and runs from 9AM–3:30PM.
Register by June 19: https://bit.ly/4odm9L7

06/18/2026

See you tomorrow at Juneteenth! Also known as Freedom Day, marks the day of emancipation in the United States. We're honored to celebrate with our friends, families & neighbors on King Drive. Stop by our booth near Auer & King Drive - grab a fan & learn how YOU can stand up for ! 💛✨

06/17/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Did you know nearly 1 in 3 youth ages 12-21 in foster care identify as LGBTQ+?

KIDS MATTER CASA volunteers advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, ensuring access to supportive services & safe homes where they can thrive. 💛

Be their voice. Become a CASA volunteer today!
https://www.kidsmatterinc.org/casa/become-a-casa/

06/16/2026

Adults who want to harm children (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2026/06/05/patrick-russell-former-milwaukee-teacher-arrested-by-fbi-in-florida/90405332007/) often seek roles that give them trust, access, and time alone with kids.
We are in the midst of summer camp season. Watch for warning signs: excessive one-on-one time, special gifts/privileges, boundary-testing, or secrecy. Darkness to Light's Summer Camp Toolkit helps ensure your best practices to keep your kids safe at camp. https://www.d2l.org/what-it-takes-to-protect-children-our-summer-camp-toolkit/

Patrick Conor Russell, a former coach at Marquette University High School, has been charged with having possession of child sexual abuse material.

06/15/2026

📅 June 17 | Online Webinar, 9–10:30AM - Someone you know may need you. 💙

QPR Su***de Prevention training equips you with the tools to recognize a crisis and respond. Hosted by Community Advocates — don't miss it!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4xsj79T

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06/13/2026

Find out why home visiting is at the heart of everything we do at Kids Matter. See what showing up really looks like: https://www.kidsmatterinc.org/general-newsletter-may-2026-this-is-what-showing-up-looks-like/

06/11/2026

CASA Volunteers: Ready to strengthen your community partnerships and ability to navigate complex systems? 🏛️

📅 June 26 | 2–3 PM ET

FREE National CASA Webinar — "A View from the Bench: Improving Communication and Partnerships with the Court, Child Welfare, and the Bar"

✅ In-service credits included!

Register: https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDwOp-90QLOaW_IvixQrWA

06/09/2026

Check out the amazing soccer team at Riley Dual Language Montessori School! They are making of difference while staying World Cup ready! ⚽🌟 These future "futbol" stars are already scoring big -- collecting duffel bags & Fostering Hope packages for foster & kinship families. Now THAT'S a goal!