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"Never underestimate the capacity of the very young, and never, never let them down" - Dr. Wilder Penfield

Meet Olivia

Born a month premature, Olivia had many challenges to face in her new little life. Penfield’s Birth-to-Three Program has given her the strength to look forward to a life destined for greatness. Read Olivia’s Story…

We’re on the Radio!

Penfield is currently featured on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s “Meet the Need” Community Awareness Campaign! 88Nine profiles local organizations and individuals who make our community a better place and airs daily segments to promote their work. Click on the links below to hear an interview with our president, Christine Holmes and Parent Mentor, Kim Hauman and the inspiring story of our volunteer, Britny Helmrich. Be sure to tune in to 88.9 to hear what they have to say and learn about others who are making a difference in our community!

> Christine Holmes and Kim Hauman Interview.
> Britny Helmrich Story.

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Who We Are

Penfield Children’s Center is named in honor of Dr. Wilder Penfield (1891-1976), a world-renowned neurosurgeon who strongly advocated early intervention for children with developmental delays and disabilities. His knowledge and wisdom underlie Penfield Children’s Center’s philosophy of care for infants and young children even today.

What We Do

At Penfield Children’s Center, families are involved in their children’s learning. Each child’s family works with the Penfield staff to help their child achieve his or her full potential. Penfield Children’s Center, with the generous assistance of its donors, makes sure that each child has everything he or she needs to succeed:

Early intervention services for children, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays or disabilities
Special Care Nursery for medically fragile and at-risk infants and toddlers
Behavior Clinic for children under the age of 5 who have significant behavior and emotional problems
Outpatient therapy programming for children up to age 18
Education and support services for parents and caregivers
Fully accredited and integrated childcare program for all children through age 6
Centrally located in Milwaukee and serving all of Milwaukee County

Our Mission Statement

Penfield Children’s Center is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to help infants and young children with and without disabilities to reach their full potential through education, therapy services and family programs.

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