Host: Shakita LaGrant-McClain

Guests: David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive; Jim Mathy, Housing Services Administrator

DHHS Executive Director Shakita LaGrant-McClain is joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Housing Services Administrator Jim Mathy for a conversation about housing, homelessness, and the role affordable housing plays in community health. Together, they discuss Milwaukee County’s Housing First approach, efforts to expand affordable housing across the county, and the importance of meeting people where they are with supportive services. From housing navigators to new developments for families and individuals, this episode highlights how stable housing creates a foundation for healthier communities.

DHHS Executive Director Shakita LaGrant-McClain is joined by Child Support Services Administrator Artis Landon and community leader Gee Smith, Owner of Gee’s Clippers, for an honest conversation about supporting fathers and families across the community and making it easier to access the child support team and payment options with satellite locations. Together, they discuss stigma around child support and recent changes that have been made to make accessing Child Support Services less intimidating while creating innovative solutions to meet people where they are. From neighborhood child support payment kiosks to trusted community spaces, this episode highlights how partnership can help create a healthier community.