Impact in Wisconsin
Community Networks are reducing logistical barriers, improving coordination, and building trust between agency workers, local churches and organizations, and families in need.
And it’s making an impact in real, meaningful ways.
Real impact, real results
Through local Community Networks, vulnerable children and families are having their needs met quickly and effectively.
Churches, businesses, and individuals are donating items, time, and services to strengthen and support families.
By increasing connection and collaboration between willing community members, we see an ever increasing impact being made in the lives of children and families.
Impact Across Wisconsin
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Children Served
Each number represents an individual child who was served by caring neighbors that showed up on their family’s doorstep to meet a direct need.
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Requests Met
Each CarePortal request met reflects a real-time, tangible need (such as diapers, car seats, beds, or furniture) being met by neighbors who said yes once they knew about the need.
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Economic Impact
The efforts of network partners can be seen in the combined value of donated goods, services and volunteer hours invested into supporting local children and families.
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Request Met Rate
Community Networks are consistently showing up for kids and families in need, as reflected in this direct measure of how many submitted CarePortal requests are met.
Real lives changed
In Juneau County, three young boys had been placed in out-of-home care due to addiction issues in the home, but their parents were determined to reunite with their kids. As recovering addicts, they had worked hard to seek treatment, establish new jobs, and secure safe housing—doing all they could to get their sons back home.
There was just one problem: they had secured housing, but did not have the basic furnishings to make it a home. They were in need of bedding, kitchen items, and basic necessities to prepare their home as a suitable living environment for their three children.
The county social worker knew this family had worked hard to rebuild their lives and submitted a CarePortal request for the remaining items they needed for their home.
The community stepped up big time to support them.
Not only did they provide the items that the family needed, but their swift response sped up the reunification process—reuniting this family about a month earlier than originally planned.
In Their Words…
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"I cannot express enough with words how much this has affected me in the BEST way possible. I am crying my eyes out because I am just overwhelmed with gratitude.”
Mother supported by CarePortal network
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“The consistent compassion and professionalism demonstrated by network partners gives me confidence in entrusting vulnerable families to their care. Their thoughtful approach to meeting needs reinforces the trust that is essential for effective partnership in serving our community.”
Requesting Agency in Dane County, WI
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"We love this system and love being able to help! It’s a great way for our church to help meet needs in the local community."
Church Partner in Reedsburg, WI
Explore how generous support turned into real, measurable impact for children and families across Wisconsin in 2025.
