About Playworks Wisconsin
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Wisconsin
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Wisconsin in 2012. Playworks Wisconsin serves low-income schools across the Greater Milwaukee metro area and southern Wisconsin through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Wisconsin through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
August 25, 2021
Alyssa Kuhl ›
Playworks is all about positive play and inclusion which is right in my wheelhouse! I am certified as a Recreational Therapist which focuses on the use of play and leisure…
July 17, 2023
Charmaine Torma ›
Charmaine has dedicated both her professional and personal life to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and access for ALL individuals. For over 20 years, she has helped nonprofits of all types,…