Kids Forward aspires to make Wisconsin a place where every child thrives by advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that break down barriers to success for children and families. Using research and a community-informed approach, Kids Forward works to help every kid, every family, and every community thrive. Wisconsin ranks...
Governor Scott Walker has called a special session to make sweeping changes to Wisconsin’s public assistance program. Most of the bills in the Governor’s special session will restrict eligibility for important safety net programs or create administrative barriers to participation in those programs.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2018 CONTACT: Jon Peacock, jpeacock@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 307 MADISON, WI – Kids Forward joined many other groups Wednesday in asking state legislators not to vote for the welfare bills that Governor Scott Walker is pushing. Kids Forward is concerned that these bills will increase the number...
Chairperson Kapenga and Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to share the concerns of our organization, Kids Forward, about Senate Bill 624. Kids Forward aspires to make Wisconsin a place where every child thrives by advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that break down barriers to success for children and families....
Last week, Congress finally did its job and extended the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. CHIP funds BadgerCare coverage for more than 100,000 Wisconsin children with working parents. These parents can now rest easier knowing their children’s coverage will be there when they need it. However, there is still more...
The following is a response from Ken Taylor, Executive Director of Kids Forward, on Governor Walker’s State of the State address. “Governor Walker missed an opportunity to use the State of the State address to focus on Wisconsin’s most important asset: the well-being of our children. The Governor’s rosy picture failed to address the...
Tonight, Governor Walker will deliver his 2018 State of the State address. Traditionally, Governor Walker hasn’t used the State of the State address to focus on the well-being of the state’s children—although he should, given that today’s children will grow up to be tomorrow’s workers and leaders. If we want Wisconsin to have a healthy,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2018 CONTACT: Ken Taylor, Executive Director ktaylor@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 302 MADISON, WI –The following is a response from Ken Taylor, executive director of Kids Forward, on Governor Walker's call for a special session on welfare reform. "Kids Forward shares the goals of expanding the...
As our community reflects and celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kids Forward would like to share our ongoing and steadfast commitment and energy to advocating for every kid, every family, and every community within Wisconsin. Our reflections lead us to Dr. King’s “The Other America”, a profound speech,...
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I’m Ken Taylor, Executive Director of Kids Forward. Kids Forward (formerly known as the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families) aspires to make Wisconsin a place where every child thrives by advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that break down barriers to success for...
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