Kids Forward is a statewide antiracist policy center that inspires action and advocates for children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity in Wisconsin. We envision a Wisconsin where every child thrives.
Updates
Join us May 4th for Dia de los Niños!
Dia de los Niños Saturday, May 4th 10am-2pmBoys and Girls Club4619 Jenewein Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711 Join us to celebrate Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day), a cherished and traditional celebration that embraces the joy, wonder, and diversity of childhood. All families...
Beyond Borders: Exploring the Diversity of Immigrants and Refugees in Wisconsin
Saturday, April 6, 202411:00am-12:30pm Thank you for joining us! No matter where we come from or how long we’ve called Wisconsin home, we all believe in caring for our families & leaving things better for those to come. Yet, some legislators are making life...
Series Introduction: The Diversity of Immigrants and Refugees in Wisconsin
A Place to Call Home Wisconsin has been shaped by successive waves of newcomers seeking refuge, opportunity, and a place to call home. From the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these lands for millennia, to the waves of early European settlers who established...
Governor Evers Stands Up for Everyday Families by Vetoing Harmful Tax Proposals
Last Friday, Governor Evers blocked three bills that would have let Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe and made the state’s racial wealth disparities even worse.
Innovation Hub Launches to Fuel Change for Wisconsin’s School Food System
Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub has opened funding opportunities for collaborations of local food system leaders who want to ensure school meals better reflect our region’s harvests and cultural diversity. Grant applications open on Feb. 1, 2024.
Now Hiring: Youth Project Assistant (Temporary)
Kids Forward is seeking a Youth Project Assistant to sustain and support the partnership development between Fox Valley Opportunity Youth Initiative (OYI) and Kids Forward.
Beyond Borders
A Series on the Diversity of Immigrants and Refugees in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been shaped by successive waves of newcomers seeking refuge, opportunity, and a place to call home. Our immigration and refugee series explores the significance and diversity of the immigrant narrative in shaping the past, present, and future of Wisconsin.
Publications
Q&A: How a Flat Income Tax Would Harm Children and Families in Wisconsin
There’s been talk lately about a flat income tax, but how would it harm children and families in Wisconsin?
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.
Race to Equity 10-Year Report: Dane County
The Race to Equity 10-Year Report unpacks how race, class, and, in some cases, gender impact Black Dane County residents.
Stories
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