For more than 140 years, Kids Forward has been fighting for a Wisconsin where every child and family has an opportunity to thrive, especially children and families of color. We believe building a better future takes more than policy. Through Reimagine Wisconsin—our multi-year campaign to reimagine an economy that works for everyone, not...
We applaud the legislators who put Wisconsin families over politics Last week the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked in the Senate. This deal represents more than just a partisan disagreement about schools and taxes. At its core, this disagreement demands that we ask a simple question: are we going to make decisions that...
Kids Forward strongly opposes the spending package proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. It relies on one-time money to paper over long-term challenges, all while legislators preparing to leave office pass the responsibility—and the blame—onto future lawmakers and families across Wisconsin. This bill...
Today the Governor signed the postpartum Medicaid extension bill into law. For people that have given birth while on Medicaid/BadgerCare, they will have health insurance for a full year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. The bill, now Wisconsin Act 102, takes effect on July 1, 2026. This was a long fought victory, and...
Wisconsin expands opportunity for DACA recipients with AB 759, while AB 24 threatens to undermine safety, trust, and dignity for immigrant families. For Release: March 17, 2026Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 The WI State Senate passed Assembly Bill 759, a major step forward that allows DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses,...
For Release: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become the 49th state to extend postpartum coverage for one year. This is...
We’re deeply saddened to hear of Anne’s passing. Anne Arnesen served as Kids Forward’s Executive Director for more than 20 years, from 1981-2004 (formerly the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families/WCCF). Anne was a pioneer in racial disparity analysis, acknowledging that our liberation is bound together. In addition to...
Every parent and caregiver in Wisconsin deserves a secure foundation to raise their family. But, for decades, the wealthy and powerful few have rigged the system for their gain, stripping away worker protections and a basic foundation for families, all to pad their profits. They’re doing this by fueling division amongst us, hoping that...
Multicultural Coalition Inc., Partnership Community Health Center, and Kids Forward urge Trump Administration to use billions in SNAP contingency funds to cover FoodShare through next month Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government...
In an effort to protect critical food support for thousands of Wisconsinites, local nonprofit organizations are urging members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fully and immediately support the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) request for funding to pay for changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
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