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Social service -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Family & Children's Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 011, Micro 5
Abstract The Family & Children's Center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was formed in 1983 by the merger of the Family Services Association and the La Crosse Home for Children. The Center strives to operate a residential treatment facility for children with special care needs, as well as serve as an administrative and professional center for skilled personnel responsible for the specialized counseling needs of families and individuals. Previous names of the Family Services Association were the...
Dates: 1881-1994

United Service Organizations, La Crosse, Wisconsin Council Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 083
Abstract The United Service Organizations for National Defense was organized on a national level in 1941 and consisted of several civilian partner groups: the Salvation Army, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board. Thus the USO was formed, entirely supported by both private citizens and organizations. The USO facilities were to act...
Dates: 1941-1946