RESOURCES
How Do I Get A Birth Certificate?
Please visit the website:
www. city.milwaukee.gov/vitalstatistics418.htm or city.milwaukee.gov (then click on "Get Birth and Death Certificates" on left-hand side)
Zeidler Municipal Building
841 North Broadway, Room 115
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-2036
Fees: $20 for one copy and $3 for additional copies of the same record at the same time. You may also request a birth certificate by mail; see website for details.
How Do I Get A Social Security Card?
Website: www.ssa.gov/ssnumber
Address and Phone Numbers for Milwaukee Social Security Administration Offices:
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310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 260, Milwaukee, WI 53203--- (866)467-9626
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6300 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218---(414)463-2787
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1710 S. 7th St., Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53204---(414)649-4770
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5020 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208---(866) 716-8594
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8455 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53228---(877) 600-2856
National Toll-Free Social Security Administration Phone Number
(800) 772-1213
Things you will need to bring with you:
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Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport
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Proof of identification (drivers license, state ID, passport) See website for more information. All documents must be originals or certified copies from the issuing agency. You can also apply by mail. See website for application form and where to send the application.
How Do I Get a State ID?
Website:
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/apply/idcard.htm
See website for details regarding the cost and necessary documents you must bring when applying for a state ID.
Locations:
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Central Milwaukee: 2701 Chase Avenue, Milwaukee
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Downtown Milwaukee: 819 N. 6th Street, Room 190, Milwaukee
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Northeast Milwaukee: 6073 N. Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee
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Northwest Milwaukee: 7301 W. Mill Road, Milwaukee
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South Milwaukee: 1835 College Avenue, South Milwaukee
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Southwest Milwaukee: 5500 W. Grange Avenue, Greendale
How Do I Find Safe and Inexpensive Housing?
Wisconsin Front Door Housing: www.wifrontdoorhousing.org
Craigslist: www.craiglist.com
How Do I Find A Roommate?
Learning How To Read a Lease or Rental Agreement
Wisconsin State Library - Landlord/Tenant Law: www.wilibrary.gov/topics/landlord.php
Getting Back in Contact with My Family and/or Significant Others
Team Task
Getting a Driver's License and/or Auto Insurance
Hope Network: free permit classes listed
Milwaukee County DMV Locations and Requirements: www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/locate/dmv/milwaukee.htm
Google "driving schools Milwaukee WI" for a list of independent driving schools
Progressive Auto Insurance: www.progressive.com
Learning About the 211 System
Team Task
Locating a Recreation Center
Milwaukee Recreation Guide/ Information
Hope Network: Free recreational activities listed
Setting a Plan to pay Outstanding Tickets or Warrants
http://county.milwaukee.gov: 901 N. 9th Street
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl
Criminal Traffic Court: 821 West State Street, Room 117, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Learning about Adult Criminal and Court Traffic Works
Team Task
Opening a Bank Account
Team Task
Learning How to Use Checks or Debit Cards
Team Task
Learning About Credit Scores and Applying for a Loan
Get Smart About Money: Milwaukee Public Library: www.mpl.org/file/business_si.htm
Phone: (414) 286-3011
Learning How To Complete My Taxes
SDC Free Tax Writing Preparation
www.cr-sdc.org
(414) 963-2694
www.turbotax.com
What is Project O-Yeah?
O-Yeah is a federally funded initiative (from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) designed to provide services and support to young people, ages 16 to 25, to successfully transition to adulthood.
How Can I Participate in Project O-Yeah?
Referrals are made to O-Yeah by calling the O-Yeah Office at (414) 257-7158 or through your care coordinator.