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
Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address Put Kids and Families First
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2019 CONTACT: Ken Taylor, CEO/Executive Director, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 302 Kids Forward applauds Governor Tony Evers for proposing a budget that puts kids and families first and that seeks to address...
Our Concerns with Assembly Bill 1
The following testimony was presented before the Assembly Committee on Health by Kids Forward Research Director Jon Peacock on January 15, 2019. On behalf of Kids Forward, I want to thank you for holding a hearing on the important topic of providing health insurance...
Lame Duck Legislature is Changing the Rules and Throwing Wisconsin Voters Under the Bus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2018 CONTACT: Ken Taylor, CEO/Executive Director, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 302 On Friday afternoon, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin legislature introduced a number of bills aimed at curtailing the power of...
Wisconsin Kids Are No Longer Seeing Gains in Health Coverage
A decade of steady progress in reducing the number of uninsured children came to a halt in 2017 and reversed course. The number of uninsured children nationwide increased by about 276,000 last year, according to a new report released by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.
Kids Forward Opposes Proposed Rule to Override the Flores Settlement Agreement
November 5, 2018 Ms. Debbie Seguin, Assistant Director, Office of Policy, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement US Department of Homeland Security 500 12th Street SW Washington DC, 20536 DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002 Dear Ms Seguin: Kids Forward is submitting...
Wisconsin Lawmakers Should Allow All Immigrants to Obtain Driver Licenses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 304 A new report from Kids Forward finds that Wisconsin will be safer for everyone if Wisconsin lawmakers expand access to driver...
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
The Costs of Governor Walker’s Proposed Medicaid Changes
The Walker administration is seeking federal approval to make sweeping changes to BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid program. What will those changes mean for Wisconsin? Learn more by reading "The Costs of Governor Walker's Proposed Medicaid Changes." ...
Wisconsin Health Insurance Landscape Infographic
We’ve updated our infographics detailing how different groups are affected by the new health insurance landscape with the new 2016 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL).
Increasing Economic Security for Every Wisconsin Family
To create a vibrant and economically competitive future for Wisconsin, every child, every family, and every community must be given the opportunity to thrive. In Wisconsin, there are significant racial and ethnic disparities when it comes to income and wealth....
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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