A Program to Give Milwaukee’s Babies a Bright Start

The Welcome to Milwaukee program distributes care packages to the families of newborn babies because the birth of a baby plunges parents into a new world.

It’s a world consumed by the here and now. Feeding and diapers. Doctors and checkups. Car seats and sleep. With all the immediate needs, preparing the baby for school hardly makes the radar.

But those early days are actually the prime time to get kids ready for learning. The first months and years build babies’ brains in ways that affect them for life. And with just a little knowledge and effort, their families can set them up for success.

The care packages arm parents with information about early brain development, plus the resources they need to put it into practice.

What’s included in each bag?

To support families, the following are included in each Welcome To Milwaukee bag:

  • A resource about preparing babies for learning and kindergarten

  • Diapers (Newborn or Size 1)

  • A diaper bag

  • 1 children’s board book

  • A magnet photo frame with tips to prepare baby for kindergarten

  • CTSI CAN/Vroom brain development tips

  • Access to a free pass to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

  • A list of free/low-cost resources from the City of Milwaukee Health Department

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