Despite Some Progress, Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Still Lags in Reform Effort

Despite Some Progress, Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Still Lags in Reform Effort

Although the Bureau of Milwaukeee Child Welfare (BMCW) continues to make some progress in implementing broad reforms required under a court order secured by Children’s Rights, a new report evaluating BMCW’s progress shows that the agency is still plagued by serious problems that must be addressed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the more than 2,600 children currently in its custody.