COA Youth & Family Centers

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COA Youth & Family Centers has spots remaining for campers age 8-12 years in our July 19-24 session, including a limited...
06/02/2026

COA Youth & Family Centers has spots remaining for campers age 8-12 years in our July 19-24 session, including a limited number of scholarships ("camperships") for first-time attendees to COA's Camp Helen Brachman, located in Almond, WI. Registration fee includes transportation from/to COA's center in Riverwest.

As we continue to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we turn our focus to our board of directors. Our all-volunteer ...
04/23/2026

As we continue to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we turn our focus to our board of directors. Our all-volunteer board provides meaningful guidance and support to ensure COA's success!

“Serving as Board President of COA Youth & Family Centers is both a profound responsibility and a true joy, as it allows me to help guide an organization that changes lives every single day. I am continually inspired by the dedication of our staff, partners, and fellow board members who share a deep commitment to strengthening families and empowering young people. I encourage others to consider board leadership—there is no greater privilege than lending your voice, skills, and passion to a mission that builds a stronger community for all.”
~Dina Abercrombie

Back row, left to right: Timothy Busalacchi, David Feiss, Kellen Kasper, Jack Jacobson, Sean Scullen, Andrew Komisar, Jason Eggert, Jeff Schaefer
Front row, left to right: Iesha Sanders, Vanessa Morgan, Chanell Royston Župac, Dina Abercrombie, Amanda Boynes, Nancy Farino, Mindy Kramer, Maggie Atkinson, Angela Stenklyft
(Not pictured: Robert Barnard, Michael Gilbert, Diana Pathammavong)

✨Join COA as an Early Education Center (EEC) Program Coordinator! ✨Are you eager to make a meaningful impact? Join our t...
04/22/2026

✨Join COA as an Early Education Center (EEC) Program Coordinator! ✨

Are you eager to make a meaningful impact? Join our team now in this exciting full-time opportunity and be responsible for supporting all activities directly connected to the Early Education Center.

Your Role:
- Support classroom teachers through modeling, coaching, and ensuring DCF, Early Head Start, Head Start, and NAEYC requirements are being met
- Ensure curriculum is delivered with fidelity
- For long-term classroom coverage, support classroom teachers with lesson planning, anecdotal notes, and Next Door paperwork compliance
- Alternate open/close schedule with the Riverwest EEC Senior Manager to ensure appropriate administrative coverage of the Riverwest Center during open hours
- Support the Riverwest EEC Senior Manager to ensure effective, accurate, and timely data collection reflecting EEC program activities, attendance, and participation

What We’re Looking For:
- An Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field is required
- 5 years of experience working in early childhood classrooms
- Experience managing child behaviors and have an understanding of developmentally appropriate child guidance strategies
- At least 25 years old
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and adequate auto insurance is required
- Must hold a current certificate in CPR/First Aid/AED, or obtain within 30 days

Ready to make a difference? Click the link for more details at https://www.jobsthathelp.com/job/coa-youth-family-centers-milwaukee-wi-early-education-center-program-coordinator-apr-2026/

Happy Earth Day! While April has certainly brought us plenty of showers, our kiddos continue to be bright, colorful spot...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! While April has certainly brought us plenty of showers, our kiddos continue to be bright, colorful spots in our days! 🌎🌈

To kick off National Volunteer Week, we want to share our thanks to Molina Family Care for helping us sort through a hug...
04/21/2026

To kick off National Volunteer Week, we want to share our thanks to Molina Family Care for helping us sort through a huge book donation! Volunteers spent time organizing books into age-appropriate reading levels. The books will be distributed for youth to enjoy at our Riverwest Center and Goldin Center.

For Family Friday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young child—we'd like to feature the important work do...
04/17/2026

For Family Friday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young child—we'd like to feature the important work done in our HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program. Parent Partners engage the whole family in educational activities geared toward supporting parents and caregivers as their child's first, and most important teachers. As a bilingual model, Parent Partners provide a rich curriculum of resources as well as children's books in the language of the home.

For Artsy Thursday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young Child—we'd like to highlight the special Africa...
04/16/2026

For Artsy Thursday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young Child—we'd like to highlight the special African Drumming and Dancing program that our youth experienced with local performer, Ndongo "Lucky" Diop.

Happy 414 Day! We're proud to be in this great city and honored to have empowered Milwaukee's children, families, and co...
04/14/2026

Happy 414 Day! We're proud to be in this great city and honored to have empowered Milwaukee's children, families, and communities for the last 120 years and counting! 💙💛 Here's a look back at some special moments at our annual Night with the Stars gala, hosted in several iconic Milwaukee venues! Join us this year on October 10 for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate COA Youth and Family Centers' 120th Anniversary at Night with the Stars - where we'll continue our commitment to nurturing children, strengthening families, and building vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more at: https://www.coa-yfc.org/events

For Tasty Tuesday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young Child—we'd like to highlight the family-style in...
04/14/2026

For Tasty Tuesday—part of our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young Child—we'd like to highlight the family-style internal food program we make onsite for our students at our Riverwest building. 🌮

This week, we're celebrating Week of the Young Child—a joyful celebration of early learning, young children, and the adu...
04/13/2026

This week, we're celebrating Week of the Young Child—a joyful celebration of early learning, young children, and the adults who support them. For Music Monday, we're highlighting the musical talents we've enjoyed at Camp Helen Brachman over the years!

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909 E North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53212

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+14142638383

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