Since 1972, La Causa has been an anchor of Milwaukee’s near south side. It provides almost 400 jobs to residents of the Milwaukee area. La Causa has been an innovator in services to families with its strong orientation to prevention of abuse and neglect and family strengthening services. La Causa operates a Family Resource Center, a shelter for children, a foster care program, and ancillary services that promote reunification for over 1,700 children. Its three child care facilities serve over 1,200 children each year, and its new facility also provides grade school classes from K to 4; upper elementary grades started in the fall of 2002. La Causa also recruits foster care homes, provides case management for hard-to-serve clients of welfare reform, and provides social services that include Wraparound, Treatment Foster Care, and Safety Services for Children. The P.E.A.C.E. Training Academy provides training to child care staff, as well as training in nurturing peace, diversity, and anger management. La Causa also provides training to other child care centers on accreditation and working with children with special needs. La Causa also provides downpayment assistance to staff who are first-time homeowners and is in the process of developing a housing rehab program. La Causa Imports is a social enterprise featuring artwork from Mexico with profits going to support La Causa’s programs.