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Partnering to Change Lives

Founded in Milwaukee, WI, in 1997, Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) is a nonprofit organization that specializes in partnering with schools, government agencies, community organizations, faith-based organizations and other types of nonprofits to develop effective family-strengthening programs.


The CFSS “Vow to Succeed” program is designed to strengthen marriages. LEARN MORE >

The CFSS works with the
community to provide education
to youth. LEARN MORE >

CFSS specializes in providing capacity building, technical assistance and evaluation services to nonprofits. LEARN MORE >

Programs:

Vow To Succeed and One Choce One Voice Program Vow To Succeed
Vow To Succeed

News:

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CFSS and 30 other local children's charities receive a portion of $1 million donated through Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Miracle On Canal Street
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Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Miracle On Canal Street

CFSS receives renewed federal funding for its successful “Vow to Succeed” healthy marriage and relationship program.
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New CFSS grant from U.S. Dept. of Justice aids offenders making the transition back into the workplace, family life.
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Medical College of Wisconsin awards Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grant to CFSS. READ MORE >

Milwaukee County partners
with CFSS on new Milwaukee Fatherhood Project. 
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Funders:

We are grateful for funding support provided by:

  • The City of Milwaukee Community Development Block Grant
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee County
  • Potawatomi Bingo Casino
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • United Way of Greater Milwaukee
  • YWCA of Greater Milwaukee
  • Private Support