Economic stability is one of the more important determinants of a child’s well-being. We believe making sure families have the supports they need to work for livable wages and climb out of poverty is one of the biggest keys to improving the lives of children.
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...
Kids Forward applauds Governor Tony Evers for proposing a budget that puts kids and families first and that seeks to address the challenges kids and families of color face. He offered bipartisan proposals to restore two thirds funding for K-12 education, increase mental health services in schools, reform the criminal and juvenile justice systems, give working and middle class families a tax cut, and increase access to quality, affordable health care by expanding Badger Care.
New figures released last week by the Census Bureau show that an unacceptable number of Wisconsinites, including children, are living in poverty. Here are five charts drawn from the data that describe the number of Wisconsin residents who have incomes too low to meet basic needs.
Congress is expected to vote sometime this month on a bill that will leave millions of children and families hungry. The Farm Bill (H.R. 2), will cause an estimated 2 million Americans to lose food stamp benefits and threaten the health and well-being of Wisconsin’s children, families, and communities. Coming on the heels of tax legislation that provides a massive windfall for wealthy individuals and large corporations, this change would take resources away from working families and make it harder for parents to put food on the table for their children.
Wisconsin state lawmakers wrapped up the 2017-2018 legislative session in March. During the session they passed several bills affecting K-12 education, health care, taxes, and public assistance. To learn more about specific bills, please read our legislative summaries: K-12 Education: Legislative Summary Health care: Legislative Summary...
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