Children Come First Advisory Committee
The Children Come First Advisory Committee supports the development of a comprehensive service system of coordinated care for children who are involved in two or more systems of care.
Members represent Tribal nations, state agencies, county agencies, child serving agencies, and parents of children with complex care needs and their advocates.
Meetings are held using Teams four times per year. All meetings are open to the public.
State law [Wis. Stat. § 46.56(14)(a)] requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to support operations of this body.
Send questions or concerns related to the Children Come First Committee to DHSDCTSchildrenSOC@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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Meeting materials
Information on upcoming and past meetings of the Children Come First Advisory Committee.
Subcommittee
Information on the Children Come First Advisory Committee subcommittee charged with exploring, developing, and implementing pieces of the Wisconsin Children's System of Care Strategic Plan.
Membership roster
Information on who is serving on the Children Come First Advisory Committee.
Resources for partners and families
The Children Come First Advisory Committee supports the following efforts to improve the overall health and wellness of children.
Wisconsin's Children's System Care
The Children Come First Advisory Committee advises the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on the implementation of Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care, services that help children facing a behavioral health challenge do better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.
Wisconsin Wayfinder
Wisconsin Wayfinder supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health conditions. Children’s resource guides are helpers who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network.
Wisconsin Children's System of Care Strategic Plan
The Children Come First Advisory Committee manages the development and implementation of Wisconsin Children's System of Care Strategic Plan. The current strategic plan was published in 2024.
Wisconsin Children's System of Care Strategic Plan 2024-2030 (PDF)
Disclaimer about advisory council content
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.