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Riverbend Place stops child placements; county explores reuse and rezoning options

Washington County Health and Human Services Committee · December 4, 2025
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Summary

County staff said Riverbend Place no longer houses children as of Nov. 30, 2025; the county is working with Norris to close out the contract, has two shelter beds contracted with Waukesha County, and has listed the property with Emer Realty while considering rezoning or other reuse options.

Washington County Health and Human Services staff told the committee the Riverbend Place facility no longer houses children as of Nov. 30.

"As of November 30, there are no longer any children placed in the Riverbend facility," Julie Driscoll said, adding that the county is working through contract closeout with the contractor Norris and that…

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