The judges require parents seeking court intervention for a child ages 12-17 be referred to the MFIS Program. Going to court and filing a pro-se CHIPS/JIPS petition is limited to those families who have gone through a MFIS assessment and are assisted in filing by either the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare - Safety Service, or the Department of Human Services - Delinquency and Court Service.
No. An assessment is free.
An assessment will be completed to determine what services and interventions would be appropriate for your child and
For eligible children and families, a case manager will be assigned and family and group sessions will be started based on the needs of the child and family. Additional referrals will be made to outside providers based on the needs of the child and family as well. For families wishing to pursue a pro-se CHIPS or JIPS petition, a referral will be made to DMCPS for CHIPS cases and CYFS for JIPS cases
You CANNOT file a pro-se CHIPS or JIPS case without being assessed by the MFIS program.
Call (414) 220-SAFE (7233) and tell them you have been referred by the court as your child is under 12 and you need help.
No. Participating in the FISS Program will not stop the District Attorney's Office from charging you. However, under certain circumstances, the District Attorney's Office might recommend that you contact the FISS Program instead of charging you.