Our Story

Originally known as the Wisconsin Home and Farm School, Lad Lake was established in 1902 – a place where neglected and struggling boys could “acquire the strong values of personal responsibility and hard work.” In the early days, Lad Lake was actually a working farm.

Our Mission

To guide the growth of at-risk youth and their families in order that they reach their potential and live responsibly.

Our Vision

Lad Lake will be a preferred provider of community-based, trauma-informed, and family-focused support to Wisconsin’s most challenged youth and their families.