Cultural & Family Connections

Program Overview

Our work focuses on:

• Students & Families:
  • build and sustain relationships to increase family engagement
  • support cross-cultural collaboration and conflict navigation
  • provide programming and advocacy based on needs
• Districtwide Work:
  • provide guidance around culturally responsive practices
  • examine and develop district-wide policies related to cultural and family engagement
• Schools & Staff:
  • provide culturally relevant learning opportunities and resources
  • support staff in building connections and relationships with community partners
• Community Engagement:
  • build, sustain, and grow partnerships with relevant local, regional, and national agencies and programs

Community Resources

LOCAL RESOURCES

Family & Children's Center 

Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK)

Cia Siab, Inc. 

Hope Restores 

La Crosse Area YMCA

Ho-Chunk Nation Three Rivers House

La Crosse Public Library 

HMoob Cultural and Community Agency (HCCA)

7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection (The Center)

Vang Council of La Crosse 

The Good Fight Community Center

Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI)

Culturally Specific Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resources (Wisconsin)

Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center – LGBTQ+ Support (Wisconsin)

We’re always working to update and improve this resource list. If you have suggestions for resources to include, please email one of our Coordinators.