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
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:...
Kids Forward Opposes Sweeping Deletion of Fiscal Items from Budget
Printable version Contact: Ken Taylor at [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 302 The following is a statement by Ken Taylor, executive director of Kids Forward, regarding the proposed motion to strip 60 fiscal policy measures from the budget bill during the Joint...
Kids Forward Opposes Eroding Access to Reproductive Health Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2019 CONTACT: William Parke-Sutherland, Health Policy Engagement Coordinator, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x317 The following statement from Ken Taylor, Kids Forward’s executive director, is in response to...
Kids Forward Commends Governor Evers for Investing in the Building Blocks for Wisconsin’s Growth and Future Prosperity
The following is a response by Ken Taylor, Kids Forward’s Executive Director, to the budget bill unveiled yesterday by Governor Evers: We applaud the Governor for proposing a budget that invests in the building blocks for Wisconsin’s growth and future prosperity – our...
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
Fact Sheet: Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan
Following years of sabotage and hostility directed towards the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Governor Walker and the legislature pivoted to pass a $200 million reinsurance program, which is expected to slightly lower premiums for those relatively few people who earn too...
The Contributions of Immigrants in Wisconsin are Critical to Shared Prosperity
Immigrants are an intrinsic part of our nation, our state, and our communities. Every day immigrants care for family members, go to school, advocate for positive changes, and connect with other residents in the farmlands, small towns, and cities of Wisconsin. Their...
Giving Young Immigrants a Pathway to Citizenship Would Boost Wisconsin’s Farm Economy
Wisconsin’s dairies and other businesses could gain access to additional, needed workers if Congress passes the Dream Act and allows immigrant youth to stay in the country and improve their job skills. Wisconsin’s farms, particularly dairy farms, depend heavily on...
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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