This guide serves as a tool that engages diverse populations to take action and advocate for policies that equitably serve all children and families.
Standing up for Racial Justice: A Starter Guide on Policy & Advocacy in Wisconsin
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Equitable Communities
Kids Forward works to build the best future possible for every kid and every family in Wisconsin—especially for children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity.
A significant part of that work is the Race to Equity Project. Race to Equity is a comprehensive approach to engaging leaders and community members in Dane County in a broader, solution-oriented dialogue aimed at reducing the profound and persistent racial disparities in health, education, child welfare, criminal justice, employment, and income that plague the nation, state, and county.
Learn more at the Race to Equity website.
Happy New Year! Plus Our 2022 Highlights
Let’s take a look back on just a few of our accomplishments in 2022, plus staff comings and goings.
October 26: From Planning to Policy
Join us for a webinar on the Milwaukee County Credible Messenger program — a key milestone in the Zero Youth Corrections Initiative.
Amidst COVID-19, Government Support Helped Many Wisconsin Children and Families Stay Afloat
COVID-19 relief measures have given us a strong blueprint for addressing poverty for millions.
2022 Kids Count Data Book: Wisconsin’s Children of Color More Likely to Face Mental Health Issues
Anxiety and depression are rising among Wisconsin’s youth, especially children of color.
Join us to build a Wisconsin where every child & family thrives.
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