What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm

RISE Wisconsin, Inc.

Home
United States
Madison, WI
RISE Wisconsin, Inc.

In Fall of 2016, Community Partnerships and Center for Families began discussions to explore a merger. Now our re-brand is in its final stage of implementation.

Our mission is to advance the wellness of children, individuals, and families by providing early childhood and mental health services to help community and family thrive. In April the merger was official, and in May our new name was revealed. We feel hopeful and excited about the path ahead as a larger organization, and feel humble and grateful to the individuals and organizations who have support

ed both agencies in the past and throughout the merger. As a merged organization, RISE will impact over 6,800 children, individuals, and families annually by providing early childhood education and home visiting, emergency respite, and mental health services to children through young adulthood. View the video on our home page to hear from those we serve about the impact of RISE services on their lives. http://risewisconsin.org/

08/24/2026

The impact of ParentChild+ is clear- and the numbers speak for themselves.

PC+ helps families build a strong foundation for learning, school success, and beyond. From kindergarten readiness to social-emotional skills to high school graduation, the benefits can last a lifetime.

And right now, RISE is enrolling new families in our ParentChild+ program! Reach out to learn more about how PC+ can be a part of the support system for families in Dane County, we'd love to connect!

08/19/2026

On her birthday, we're remembering Roslyn Carter and her powerful reminder that caregiving is something that touches every one of our lives.

At RISE, we see every day just how deeply caregiving matters. Through our programs we support caregivers and the people who depend on them- and we are fortunate to work alongside people who bring extraordinary compassion, dedication, and care to all they do.

Because caregiving isn't someone else's issue. It is a part of being human. At some point each of us will give care, receive care, or both. To every caregiver- thank you. Thank you for the time, patience, empathy, strength, and love you give to others, often in ways that go unseen. The work you do is meaningful, essential, and worthy of recognition.

08/18/2026

A huge thank you to United Way of Dane County and the wonderful Springs Window Fashions volunteers who created packages of toilet paper and paper towels for RISE and our participant families.

Paper products may not always be top of mind when we think about donations, but they're everyday essentials that make a real difference. We're so grateful for this thoughtful- and very useful- support!

08/17/2026

Tickets are on sale! Join us for the Breakfast for Nourishment fundraiser benefitting the Respite Center at RISE.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, hear more about the need in our community, and take part in meaningful conversation- all while connecting with others who care about this work.

🗓 Thursday September 10
📍The Tinsmith
⏰Doors at 7:30am

Come nourish yourself while helping nourish the community.

Tickets on sale here: https://my.onecause.com/.../vevt:1f1f7a04-38ee.../home/story

08/12/2026

ParentChild+ is enrolling new families!

ParentChild+ is an international program, and our RISE site is the only one in Wisconsin! Our Early Learning Specialists (ELS) support parents and caregivers in their role as their child's firs and most important teacher. They provide free high-quality, educational books and toys to families, and coach parents/caregivers on child development and how to turn everyday activities into rich learning opportunities through reading, play, and conversation. Families complete two 30-minute visits each week, and after 92 visits, graduate from our program ready to succeed in 4K and beyond!

Our eligibility guidelines are:
• Family lives in Dane County
• Family has a child that is at least 18 months but not yet 3 years old
• Self-reported family income is approximately 150% FPL (e.g. $49,500 for a family of 4), OR someone in the home receives public benefits, such as FoodShare, BadgerCare, or WIC

08/07/2026

We're Hiring! Join the RISE Team.

Every family deserves someone in their corner. Could that be you? At RISE, we're looking for compassionate, relationship-driven professionals to join our team as Family Support Specialists (FSS) in our Early Childhood Initiative and Welcome Baby and Beyond programs.

As a Family Support Specialist, you'll build meaningful relationships with families, connect them with vital community resources, and help strengthen parent-child relationships while supporting the physical and emotional well-being of both children and caregivers. You'll play a key role in empowering families to reach their goals and thrive.

This is more than a job- it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families while working alongside a supportive team that's passionate about creating stronger communities.

We're hiring for multiple positions, with Family Support Specialist opportunities featured now!

Learn more and apply today: https://risewisconsin.org/employment/current-opportunities/

08/06/2026

When a community comes together, lives are changed. (And sometimes there's delicious breakfast!)

We're incredibly grateful to One Community Bank for serving as a presenting sponsor of our Breakfast for Nourishment fundraiser. Their commitment to our mission is more than a sponsorship- it's an investment in local families and children who can thrive with the right support.

The finds raised through this event help sustain our Respite Center, where families can access safe, compassionate emergency childcare and support when life becomes overwhelming. Whether a family is facing an unexpected crisis or simply going through a difficult season and needs a helping had, we're here to provide care, stability, and hope. Because of community partners like One Community Bank- and all of our generous supporters- we can continue ensuring families have somewhere to turn, no matter what challenges they're facing.

Join us on Thursday, September 10th, at The Tinsmith. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Purchase your tickets here: https://my.onecause.com/.../vevt:1f1f7a04-38ee.../home/story

A special thank you again to One Community Bank for leading the way and demonstrating what it means to invest in a stronger, more caring community.

One Community Bank

08/04/2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Springs Window Fashions, RISE has beautiful new blinds! Their donation- and the volunteer team who gave their time to install the blinds- makes a meaningful difference throughout the RISE building.

Privacy is essential at RISE. From therapeutic services and sensitive meetings to the daily support we provide, we strive to create spaces where participants feel safe, comfortable, and respected. These new blinds throughout our building help us do just that.

In our Respite Center, the new motorized blinds are also making daily operations easier for our childcare staff. Instead of lowering each blind by hand, they can adjust one, several, or all of them with a remote, saving valuable time and allowing them to focus on caring for the children and families we serve.

We are so grateful to Springs Window Fashions for investing not only in our facility, but in the people who walk through our doors every day. Thank you!

Springs Window Fashions

07/31/2026

Everyone deserves moments when the weight they're carrying doesn't have to be carried alone.

That's the spirit behind our Respite Center. We strive to create a place where families can find support- whether they are navigating everyday challenges, meeting essential needs, or simply need a little extra breathing room. It's one way we work toward stronger families, and stronger communities.

07/30/2026

Tickets for Breakfast for Nourishment are on sale now!

Please join us for a morning of impact for Dane County families as we host Breakfast for Nourishment, a breakfast raising awareness and funds for the Respite Center program at RISE!

Guest will enjoy guest speakers, delicious food, and stories of empowerment and impact.

Tickets are $35, reserve your seat today! Click here to purchase tickets:
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/d35eb979-b6ff-423e-bde6-e9d1d9769212/events/vevt:1f1f7a04-38ee-4b19-9c75-f65e9e34056b/home/story

Address

2120 Fordem Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16082506634

Website

http://www.RISEwisconsin.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when RISE Wisconsin, Inc. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to RISE Wisconsin, Inc.:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Madison?