Hours of child care provided in the Respite Center
Evaluations completed in the Court Ordered Evaluation program
Hours of care coordination and community support
Care Coordination & Mental Health Services
CCS
Comprehensive Community Services is a Medical Assistance program administered by Dane County Human Services.
CCS provides a flexible array of individualized, community-based, psychosocial rehabilitation services to individuals across the lifespan with mental health and/or substance use issues across the lifespan.
CCS & CLTS Dually Enrolled Program
TheCCS & CLTS Dually Enrolled Program is a community-based and recovery-oriented program that helps children with disabilities under the age of 22 and their caregivers through supports and service coordination that help children grow and live their best lives.
Therapeutic Services Team
Our team of therapeutic providers at RISE offers a range of services to a wide variety of individuals. While our providers bring their own strengths and clinical interests, our team’s approach is influenced by our collective values.
Court Ordered Evaluations
Court Ordered Evaluations is an evaluation and assessment program that serves Dane County Courts for outpatient mental health assessments ordered under specific statute areas.
In 2021, RISE provided…
Hours supporting families in the Early Childhood Initiative program
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Graduates from ParentChild+ graduated ready for school success
Hours supporting families in the Welcome Baby & Beyond program
Early Childhood & Home Visiting Programs
Early Childhood Initiative
Early Childhood Initiative is a voluntary home visiting program in Madison/Dane County, WI that provides comprehensive and community-based support for pregnant women and families with children ages 0-4K.
ParentChild+
ParentChild+ is an evidence-based early literacy and school readiness program for children ages 2-4 that supports parents and caregivers in providing the skills and materials needed to prepare children for success.
Welcome Baby & Beyond
Welcome Baby & Beyond is a home visiting program that offers education and support for parents with children ages 0-5, and aims to promote a safe, healthy, and positive environment to support families and children.
The Respite Center
The Respite Center
The Respite Center is an emergency child care and parent support program that provides respite, child care, and support and resources to children ages 0-14 and their families.
- Planned child care while parents or caregivers attend appointments, look for employment, or search for housing
- Planned child care with trusted adults when parents or caregivers need a break or relief
- Emergency child care and support when a crisis occurs
- Information and referral to community services, parenting resources, and additional programs specific to a child and family’s needs
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