For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee County. To fulfill its vibrant and necessary role as Milwaukee County’s Community Action Agency, SDC focuses its efforts on: -Research -Fostering Collaboration -Planning -Advocacy -Program Operation/Incubation -Human Relations SDC operates more than 20 programs designed to improve the overall quality of life for Milwaukee County residents. Through the five core service areas of asset development, family strengthening, employment, education and training and support services, SDC provides services to tens of thousands of people each year. With its vision of ensuring that all Milwaukee County residents will have equal access to the resources needed to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency, SDC believes that all individuals are to be treated and valued with compassion, dignity, & respect.