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
This Tax Day, Wisconsin Families Pay More in Taxes for Every Dollar they Earn than the Wealthiest 1%
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor Release: April 18, 2023Contact: Emily Miota, [email protected] This Tax Day, as many Wisconsin families struggle to make ends meet, the wealthiest Wisconsinites are allowed to pay a smaller share of their income to taxes than low and...
Response to Governor Evers’ Budget Proposal
For Release: February 16, 2023Contact: Emily Miota, [email protected] At Kids Forward, we believe every child and family, notably children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity, deserve to thrive. For too long, some politicians have rigged...
From birth, Dr. King’s dream remains illusory for too many Black people in our state.
Read the below opinion in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/16/2023) here.By Michele Mackey, CEO & Executive Director For decades, Wisconsin has received national attention as both a harbinger of public opinion and a key battleground state. Regrettably, Wisconsin...
Amidst COVID-19, Government Support Helped Many Wisconsin Children and Families Stay Afloat
Relief measures have given us a strong blueprint for addressing poverty for millions.
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.
Wisconsin’s Children of Color More Likely to Face Mental Health Issues
Compounding Racial Disparities Highlight Need for Comprehensive Reform in New Report For Release August 8, 2022Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, [email protected] Anxiety and depression are rising among Wisconsin’s youth, especially children of color, according to a new...
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
Summary of Governor’s Proposed Budget for Early Education Issues
The events of 2020 made the importance of investing in early education more obvious than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the fact that child care providers are an essential component of our state’s economy. In addition, increased awareness of our...
Summary of Governor’s Proposed Budget for Immigrant Issues
Governor Evers has proposed a budget that removes barriers to driver licenses for undocumented immigrants, allows undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition, provides additional resources for English language learner services in K-12 schools, and creates a...
Promoting Racial Equity: A Central and Essential Theme of the Governor’s Budget
Download as PDF Introduction The events of the past year have made the deep, longstanding racial disparities in our nation much more obvious. The COVID-19 pandemic and the current recession have not only shined a light on those disparities, but have also made them...
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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