Before & After School Program (Safe Place)

The Forest Home Avenue School Safe Place provides before- and after-school childcare and enrichment activities to K4 through fifth-grade students at Forest Home Avenue School.

Before School Hours

7:00 a.m. to 7:25 a.m.

After School Hours

2:10 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dinner is served at 2:10 p.m.

The program provides structure and supervision by following a 1:15 staff: child ratio. The Safe Place supports Forest Home Avenue School’s student-achievement and learning goals by offering enrichment activities that prepare youth for high-school, college, and career success.

  • Academic support
  • Hands-on learning
  • Leadership development
  • Summer camp

The Forest Home Avenue School Safe Place is led by three partners.

  • Milwaukee Recreation
  • Milwaukee Christian Center
  • Forest Home Avenue School

Costs

Milwaukee Public Schools Safe Places charge a nominal program fee, and most Safe Place programs accept Wisconsin Shares childcare subsidies. The inability to pay fees or to receive Wisconsin Shares authorization cannot be a barrier to participation for students.

For additional fee information, please contact the Forest Home Avenue School Safe Place coordinator at (414) 902-6288.

Registration and Information

Parents/guardians can complete Safe Place Youth Participant Registration and Emergency & Health History forms in advance, or get copies on-site. Completed forms must be submitted to the Forest Home Avenue School Safe Place. Additional forms may be required as part of the registration process.

For additional registration information, please contact the Forest Home Avenue School Safe Place coordinator at (414) 902-6288.