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Door County Partnership for Children and Families

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We connect families with resources and provide fun and educational activities.

The mission of the Door County Partnership for Children and Families is to promote resilience, strength, and social-emotional well-being for the families in our community. The DCPCF strives to achieve its mission by:
● Working collaboratively with partner organizations
● Working to reduce stigma, increase awareness and improve access to mental health resources
● Providing inclusive educational opportunities within the community
● Connecting people to resources using a family centered approach
● Promoting family strength and self-advocacy
● Promoting safety, social wellbeing and school success

10/28/2026

THE BEST TIME TO BUILD TRUST IS BEFORE YOU NEED IT
Don't wait until your child is struggling.

Talk every day.
Laugh every day.
Listen every day.

Trust grows slowly—
and becomes priceless during difficult times.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/21/2026

Children Borrow Our Calm
Children aren't born knowing how to regulate emotions.

They learn by watching us.
Every calm response teaches.
Every respectful conversation teaches.
Every deep breath teaches.
You are the lesson.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/20/2026

Behavior Is Communication
Behind every behavior...There is a reason.

Instead of asking, "What's wrong with this child?"
Try asking, "What happened to this child?"
Or, "What is this child trying to tell me?"

Curiosity changes everything.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/15/2026

EVERY CHILD IS ASKING ONE SILENT QUESTION
"Do I matter?"

Your attention answers it.
Your eye contact answers it.
Your encouragement answers it.
Your presence answers it.

Make sure the answer is yes.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/14/2026

THE STRONGEST FAMILIES LAUGH TOGETHER
Laughter lowers stress.
Builds trust.
Creates memories.
Strengthens resilience.

Tonight...
Tell jokes.
Dance in the kitchen.
Play cards.
Be silly.

Joy is powerful medicine.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination
Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/13/2026

YOUR CHILD DOESN'T NEED A PERFECT PARENT
Good news. Perfection isn't required.

Children need adults.....Who apologize...Who keep trying...Who hug often...Who admit mistakes...Who love consistently.

That's enough. More than enough.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/11/2026

CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION

Before we teach...
Before we discipline...
Before we solve...
Connect.

Children listen best to adults who make them feel safe.
Relationship is the bridge that makes learning possible.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Southern Door County School District
Sturgeon Bay Schools
School District of Sevastopol
Gibraltar Area School District
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/10/2026

The Quiet Child Isn't Always Okay
Not every struggling child acts out. Some disappear quietly.

They stop talking.
Stop laughing.
Stop participating.

Notice the children who suddenly become invisible.
Sometimes the loudest cry for help is silence.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Area School District
County Public Health
County Medical Center

10/09/2026

Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent

Good news! Perfection isn't required.

Children need adults who apologize.
Who keep trying.
Who hug often.
Who admit mistakes.
Who love consistently.

That's enough. More than enough.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Foster Care
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

10/08/2026

Connection Before Correction

Before we teach...
Before we discipline...
Before we solve...

Connect.

Children listen best to adults who make them feel safe.
Relationship is the bridge that makes learning possible.

Door County Partnership for Children and Families
https://doorcountyparents.com/
*Community Connections*Parent Empowerment * Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Door County
Door County AOD Coalition
Door County Mental Wellness
Door County Public Health
Door County Medical Center

Address

57 N 3rd Avenue Lower Level
Sturgeon Bay, WI
54235

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19204213145

Website

https://doorcountyparents.com/

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