Centers for Independence

04/01/2026

We were honored to welcome Wisconsin Senator Dora Drake to CFI for an important conversation about the issues impacting people across our state.

Together, we share a commitment to creating equitable access and opportunity for all Wisconsinites — urban, rural, and everywhere in between — especially when it comes to critical behavioral health services and supports that help people with disabilities live independently.

As a former social worker, Senator Drake brings firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by the individuals and families we serve. We are grateful for her support and for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of our community.
Thank you, Senator Drake, for taking the time to listen, learn and stand with us in this work.

03/17/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Heidi Chada has been named CFI’s new President and CEO.

Since joining CFI in 2008, Heidi has been a driving force behind many of our programs and a steadfast supporter of our community. Her energy, enthusiasm and inspiring vision for serving people with disabilities and behavioral health needs make this next chapter especially exciting.

Please join us in congratulating Heidi as she steps into this new leadership role. The future feels brighter than ever with her at the helm!

Read the full announcement:https://cfihope.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chada-Appointed-President-and-CEO-1.pdf

03/14/2026

Exciting news! We’ve reopened our Bay View Campus with refreshed, flexible spaces made possible in part by a grant from the We Energies Foundation! We’re grateful for this support and for everyone who helped bring this project back to LIFE, serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and brain injuries. Together, we’re creating brighter futures. 💙

01/29/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? We’re looking for a participant support liaison and registered nurses to join our team!

At CFI, you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact every day.

Explore our open positions and find your fit: https://bit.ly/4qHwTS

01/28/2026

Join us this weekend at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center's Community Inclusion Expo!

We're excited to be part of an event that celebrates inclusion and strengthens our community. Come say hi, explore resources and enjoy a day designed for everyone.

Learn more: https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/event/community-inclusion-expo/

01/23/2026

What a great week! Potawatomi Hotel & Casino dropped by to present our Heart of Canal Street donation. This will help us continue providing high-quality care for children with complex medical needs. Thanks, Potawatomi and Milwaukee Media Group, for your generous support!

01/21/2026

We're excited to share that we've been awarded a Wispact Legacy Grant! This funding will strengthen programs and create more inclusive spaces for people with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Thank you, Wispact!

Learn how this grant will make an impact: https://cfihope.org/news/cfi-receives-wispact-legacy-grant-to-enhance-accessibility-and-care/

01/14/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? We’re hiring!

At CFI, you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact every single day.

Explore our open positions and find your fit: https://cfihope.org/careers/

01/14/2026

Let's cheer loud for the Milwaukee Bucks and their commitment to building healthy, hopeful and inclusive communities!

If you're at tonight's game, catch CFI at the Community Fair. You never know who might stop by! 🏀🦌

01/01/2026

We wish everyone a happy, healthy and inclusive New Year!

Our administrative office will be closed Jan. 1. CRCs and residential homes are open.

12/31/2025

From reopening vital programs to breaking records in community engagement, this year was one for the books. Thanks to our team and partners, we hit milestones that matter.

See what made 2025 remarkable: https://cfihope.org/news/2025-year-in-review-a-year-of-growth-impact-and-innovation/

12/30/2025

Do you want to help adults with mental illness build independence and thrive? We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct psychiatric care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in our group homes. In this role, you’ll support residents in every aspect of daily life—from developing independent living skills, administering medication, and ensuring proper hygiene and nutrition.

Whether you’re ready for a new opportunity or know someone who is, CFI is a great place to build a rewarding career. You'll be part of a team that values your voice, and a place where your work has impact every singWhether you’re ready for a new opportunity or know someone who is, CFI is a great place to build a rewarding career. You'll be part of a team that values your voice, and a place where your work has impact every single day.

Click the link below to explore our openings and join a team that makes a difference!

https://cfihope.org/careers/

CFI careers include nurses, therapists, CNAs, food service cooks, drivers and behavioral health specialists