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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Children’s Place
 History
In 2003, Family Service
of Waukesha opened Children’s Place, a counseling center for traumatized
children, ages 3-13. This important program was made possible through the
gracious support of the following foundations: the Greater Milwaukee
Foundation, the Faye McBeath Foundation, the Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation, the Miller Brewing Company Employee Fund,
the Roundy’s Foundation, the Stackner Family Foundation, and United Way of
Waukesha County.
Program Goal
Children’s Place provides a model of integrative mental health care
for children ages three
through thirteen. The target population is children who have been
traumatized, be it physically,
emotionally or sexually. We believe that no other agency in Waukesha
County is currently meeting
the comprehensive treatment needs of this specific group of
children. Children’s Place provides
an all-encompassing model of mental health treatment to this
under-served population of children
“in harm’s way”.
Services
The emphasis is on family focused, strength‑based services that are
designed to empower children and their families. Specifically, Children's
Place provides comprehensive services including, but not limited to,
individual, family and group psychotherapy, play therapy, comprehensive
assessment and referral services, consultation to other community
organizations that serve children, parent education, and training for
community organizations, school personnel, day care providers, health care
workers and law enforcement personnel to ensure an appropriate and
effective community response in dealing with traumatized children.
Referral Sources
Referrals are made
by schools, courts, Waukesha County Department of Health and Human
Services, attorneys, clergy, police, social service agencies and the
medical profession.
Staff
Pamela S. Hamm, RN, LPC
Mary Hess, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Laura Pulsifer, LCSW
Carol Seydewitz,LCSW
Regina Goodman, APSW, MSW Extern
Judy Boland, Administrative Assistant
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