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
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...
Kids Forward Applauds Governor Evers’ “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” Budget Initiative
The following is a statement by Ken Taylor, executive director of Kids Forward, on the Governor’s Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiative: Today, Governor Evers announced that his state budget will include investments in programs that support women’s health and...
Kids Forward Supports Governor’s Plan to Improve Oral Health in Wisconsin
Kids Forward applauds Governor Evers’ multifaceted approach toward addressing issues of oral health for Wisconsin. The package, which is part of the Governor’s 2019-2021 biennial budget, includes just over $43 million invested in the following areas: Increases dental...
Opposition to Assembly Bill 4/ Senate Bill 18
The following testimony was presented before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions by Kids Forward Research Director Jon Peacock on February 5, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on...
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
Senate Health Bill: Implications for Wisconsin
The Senate's latest health bill will hurt many Wisconsinites whether they are on BadgerCare, receiving insurance through the marketplace, or have insurance through their employer. New analyses of the bill show that it will increase the number of people without...
2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book
Boosted by sound federal, state and local policy investments, Wisconsin’s children experienced marked progress in well-being placing the state 12th in the nation for overall child well-being, according to 2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. The annual Data Book uses 16...
Medicaid at Risk in Wisconsin
Medicaid and the closely related Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are a partnership between states and the federal government to provide access to health care services for low-income children, pregnant women, adults, seniors, and people with...
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.
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