Allowing Access Would Improve Safety, Support Families, and Boost Business FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2018 CONTACT: Chet Agni, Communication and Development Associate cagni@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 314 Removing barriers to obtaining driver licenses for all immigrants will bring broad-based benefits to Wisconsin’s economy...
Removing barriers to obtaining driver licenses for all immigrants will bring broad-based benefits to Wisconsin’s economy and boost families, communities, and businesses across Wisconsin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2018 CONTACT: Jon Peacock, Research Director, Kids Forward jpeacock@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 307 The following is the response of Kids Forward’s executive director, Ken Taylor, to the federal approval today of some of the changes the Walker Administration has been seeking to make to BadgerCare:...
New figures released last month by the Census Bureau show that an unacceptable number of Wisconsinites, including children, are living without health insurance. Every kid and every family deserves affordable insurance so that they can get needed care without having to worry about going bankrupt because of unexpected medical bills.
Last week, Wisconsin welcomed the World Dairy Expo in the wake of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence and raids bringing fear, trauma, and despair to our communities. Wisconsin has been home to the largest and most important dairy cattle show in North America for the last 50 years—but as we celebrate Wisconsin’s beloved...
Today, across the United States, cities, states, and Native nations are celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. However, here in Wisconsin, despite attempts by Native American communities, including youth, to advocate the Wisconsin legislature to recognize Indigenous People’s Day, state leaders continue to choose to ignore its 12 Native nations in favor of honoring a man who desecrated an entire people.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 304 MADISON, WI –Over the weekend, the Trump Administration proposed a rule that will endanger the health for millions of immigrant families, especially children. This, yet again, is...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 304 Over the past week, the abuse of federal power that has become routine on the southern border has invaded Wisconsin communities from Madison to Milwaukee to Green Bay, and across...
Scholarships Will Be Presented at Sept. 27 “Step Forward for Kids” Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 304 MADISON, WI – Kids Forward announced today the winners of its 2018 Race to Equity scholarships. Isabella...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward wwolf@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 304 Angela Lang, Executive Director, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities angela@blocbybloc.org Kerry Schumann, Executive Director,...
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