Black
Child
Development
Institute-
Milwaukee Affiliate
NBCDI exists to improve and protect the quality of life of all
children and families, specifically those of African American
descent.  By providing hands-on experience, NBCDI effectively
promotes posiiive change in the health, welfare, and
educational needs of those children and their families.


The local BCDI is an affiliate of the National BCDI.  BCDI is a
501©(3) organization established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on
November 7, 1997 that subscribes to and follows the goals and
principles of the
National Black Child Development Institute.

BCDI will raise the community consciousness about children’s
issues and detriments to their well being.

BCDI will assess public policies that impact African American
children and families in Milwaukee, and recommend changes
for the betterment of those children.

BCDI will maintain its current members and recruit new
members, as well as involve members from the affiliate
membership to serve on standing committees and participate in
other volunteer opportunities.

BCDI will increase awareness about the BCDI-Milwaukee
Affiliate through Public Relations efforts.

BCDI will strengthen its programs to better serve the community
Board of Directors

Dawn Shelton-Williams, President
Manager of Community Based Services
Aurora Family Services

Wanda J. Montgomery, Vice-President
CEO
Children's Family and Community Partnerships

Amara Weaver, Treasurer
HR Recruiter
Time Warner Cable

Tammy Saffold, Secretary
Program Director
Gray's Child Development Center, Inc.