Tracy Puent
Family and Children's Manager

Section Description: 

Child Protective Services (CPS) provides services to children, youth, and families in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families standards, guidelines and the mandates within Wisconsin Children’s Code, Chapter 48. The legislative intent of Chapter 48 states, “of paramount importance is our work to protect children, to preserve the unity of the family and whenever possible strengthen family life through assisting parents in fulfilling their responsibilities as parents.”

The Western Regional Adolescent Services (WRAS) facility provides services to youth in Shelter Care in accordance with the guidelines and mandates within Wisconsin Children’s Code, Chapter 48 and Juvenile Justice Code, Chapter 938.  Licensing and operations within Shelter Care are in accordance with the guidelines and mandates of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Administrative Code DCF 59. The facility also provides services to youth in Secure Detention, in accordance with the guidelines and mandates within the Wisconsin Juvenile Justice Code, Chapter 938.  Licensing and operations within secure detention are in accordance with the guidelines and mandates of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Administrative Code DOC 346. The purpose and intent of the facility is to provide guidance, accountability, services, and support to assist youth in developing competencies to live responsibly and productively.

Services Provided:

• Child Protective Services
• Child Welfare Services
• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Independent Living for youth
• Secure Detention
• Shelter Care

Information on Services:

      Children and Youth Services

• Reporting child abuse and/or neglect
• Becoming a foster parent or relative care provider
• Services for former foster youth who are 18 or over and living on their own
• Juvenile Detention Facility