CTSI established the Child Advancement Network (CAN) as a broad-based, comprehensive, and innovative approach to child health via partnerships, advocacy and collaborations aimed at advancing the wellbeing of children across domains of health.
Mind in the Making and Vroom are FREE and exciting resources that emphasize the importance of brain building with your children during everyday moments. These programs are national efforts of the Bezos Family Foundation that incorporate evidence-based science into the practical application of brain building activities.
Join us for a virtual training series focusing on Mind in the Making’s (MITM) 7 Essential Life Skills. These MITM Learning Modules help adults understand and encourage important executive function-based skills children need to thrive. Executive function-based life skills involve managing thoughts, actions and emotions to achieve goals. Each module will be provided in 30-minute increments over four scheduled courses by instructors via Zoom:
Provide programs and activities that will equip and EDUCATE parents, families, and caregivers with the tools needed to create positive and meaningful interactions with children.
ENRICH parents, families, and caregivers in Southeast Wisconsin through promoting active minds, brain building, and significant learning opportunities.
ELEVATE and uplift or our children through daily interactions that promote brain building and growth.
ENABLE parent, families, and caregivers to increase the number of meaningful interactions and engagements with children that will lead to better educational outcomes in the communities we live and serve.
EMPOWER our parents, families, and caregivers with knowledge, tools, and continuous support.
Continuously ENGAGE children, birth to 5 years, to support brain building and early literacy.
Milwaukee with Kids is a fun and interactive resource for parents, families, and caregivers in our community. Stay engaged and learn more about events, classes, and exciting ways to explore our city
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