Set Ministry

SET leads people in need to discover and act on their own capabilities for self-sufficiency, through a blend of science and compassion. SET's vision is a vibrant, productive Milwaukee where people develop to their full potential. Achievements •In 2012, SET’s Adult Services-Family Care Team was ranked 1st among all Care Management Units in Milwaukee County. •SET received the first-ever President’s Community Impact Award in 2011 from the Medical College of Wisconsin in recognition of the work SET does to improve the health of the community. •SET received a Best Practice Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for services-enriched public housing. In 2003, SET’s unique model was published as a case study of a high-performing partnership by the National Academy of Public Administration. 4,500 people, including 2,500 seniors and adults with disabilities, benefit from SET’s evidence-based methods each year from 22 locations in Milwaukee: •Grandparents: 2,500 senior and disabled adults maintain their health and age in their own homes exercising their own decision-making in Milwaukee’s 14 public housing facilities. •Parents: families and individuals are guided each year to establish and fulfill goals to increase resiliency in children and promote family stability. •Children: elementary school students develop life skills in emotional regulation, problem solving and decision making.