We at Kids Forward believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, affordable health insurance and health care. We’ve made progress, but still over 300,000 Wisconsinites remain uninsured, and our state still has wide racial disparities in access to affordable care and coverage. We’re encouraged to see increased support and...
Today is officially Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin. For the first time, a Wisconsin governor has issued an executive order declaring Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October. In addition to declaring the day, Governor Evers’ executive order commits to other important actions, including: Recognizing the immense...
The Census Bureau recently issued a couple of batches of data relating to health insurance status of people across the U.S. in 2018. After reviewing the new numbers, we have distilled portions of the new data that are particularly relevant for making sure all people have access to health insurance. Here are our top takeaways:...
The Community of Practice Meeting on Farm to Early Care and Education was hosted by the Policy Equity Group and supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation - Washington D.C., 24-26 September, 2019. Arriving back to mid 60’s temperatures in Madison last Thursday afternoon, I immediately remembered the warmth of Washington, DC I had just...
Wisconsin’s rank of 13th in the annual KIDS COUNT® Data Book signals troubling trends in child well-being over the past 30 years. Some of the indicators have not merely stalled but have gotten worse, and the high ranking masks significant racial and ethnic disparities within the four domains assessed annually: health, education,...
This is the first blog in a series about some of the legislature’s Missed Opportunities to Support Wisconsin Families stemming from the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to remove public assistance program recommendations from the budget bill. Establishing a close bond with a parent or caretaker is crucial for a baby's future...
Undocumented immigrants come to Wisconsin in search of opportunity, looking for safe communities for themselves and their families. In return, they benefit our communities by bringing cultural and economic vibrancy, entrepreneurship, and an expanded workforce for some of the state’s most critical industries. Wisconsin lawmakers should...
Kids Forward has just released the results of a survey of child care providers in Brown County and surrounding areas. We think this is useful information for policy makers and advocates who want to improve Wisconsin's early care and education system. Many thanks to Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin for conducting...
State tax policies can be a powerful tool for expanding opportunity and enhancing racial and ethnic equity. But right now, Wisconsin’s tax system calls on the richest residents to pay the smallest share of their income in taxes and requires residents with low and moderate incomes to pay more than their fair share. Governor Evers...
Proof of the atrocities on our southern border are increasing daily. In response, the federal government issued a new asylum rule. Starting yesterday, people seeking asylum must first petition for asylum in the closest neighboring country. Should that request be denied, the refugee is then eligible to petition for asylum in the United...
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