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
New Census Data Shows Need for Leaders to Address the Role Tax Policy Plays in Creating Racial Gaps in Economic Opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2019 CONTACT: Tamarine Cornelius, [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 305 PDF version MADISON, WI – Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that one in seven Wisconsin children live in poverty, with...
Rising Death Toll Underscores Need to Address Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
For Immediate Release: August 7, 2019 Contact: William Parke-Sutherland, 608-284-0580 x 317 Kids Forward is committed to advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that support the health and well-being of every child and every family in Wisconsin. In order for...
Budget Bill Squanders Opportunity to Invest in Our Future
Printable version The following is a statement by Ken Taylor, Kids Forward’s Executive Director, regarding passage of the budget bill in both houses of the legislature: Wisconsin residents deserve a budget that invests in our children, our families, and our...
Progress for Wisconsin’s Children at a Standstill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2019 CONTACT: Erica Nelson, Kids Count and Race to Equity Project Director [email protected], (608) 284-0580 x-321 Ken Taylor, Kids Forward Executive Director [email protected], (608) 284-0580 x-302 MADISON, Wisconsin —...
The Medicaid Budget Amendment: Paying a Lot More for a Lot Less
June 5, 2019 Contact: [email protected] or 608-284-0580 x 307 JFC Budget Slashes Initiatives Important to Rural Areas and Communities of Color The following is a statement by Ken Taylor, Kids Forward’s Executive Director, regarding the Medicaid portion of the...
Kids Forward Urges Lawmakers to Improve the Budget for Public Schools
Printable version Contact: Tamarine Cornelius, [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 305 The following is a response by Ken Taylor, Kids Forward’s Executive Director, to the changes made by the Joint Finance Committee to the proposed budget for K-12 education:...
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
Expanding BadgerCare is a Win-Win for Wisconsin
Too many Wisconsinites do not have access to quality, affordable health care. However, Wisconsin can significantly reduce that problem and save money at the same time by using available federal funding to make more low-income adults eligible for BadgerCare. The...
Q&A: Insurance Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions
This Q&A report explores the history of coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, the protections provided by the ACA, and the current threats to that coverage from policymakers and political leaders in Wisconsin and at the federal level.
2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book
According to the 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Wisconsin is ranked 12th overall in child well-being. Despite its relatively high ranking, Wisconsin could be doing a lot more to give every child in the state the opportunity to...
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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