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 Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Targeting of Families in Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 304 Over the past week, the abuse of federal power that has become routine on the southern border has invaded...
Kids Forward Announces Race to Equity Scholarship Winners
Scholarships Will Be Presented at Sept. 27 “Step Forward for Kids” Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 304 MADISON, WI – Kids Forward announced...
Kids Forward to Honor Organizations Working to Advance Racial Justice and Amplify the Voices of Communities of Color
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager, Kids Forward [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 304 Angela Lang, Executive Director, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities...
New Census Data Shows Need for Leaders to Address Persistent Racial Gaps in Economic Opportunity and Well-being
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager [email protected], 608-284-0580, ext. 304 MADISON, WI – The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that an unacceptable number of children in Wisconsin are...
Wisconsin’s Health Insurance Gains from the Affordable Care Act Hold Steady But Could Be Lost If Attorney General’s Lawsuit Prevails
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2018 CONTACT: Jon Peacock, Research Director [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 307 William Parke-Sutherland, Health Policy Engagement Coordinator [email protected], 608-284-0580 x 317 MADISON, WI – New data...
Lawsuit Threatens Health Care for People with Pre-existing Conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2018 CONTACT: Jon Peacock, Research Director [email protected] | 608.284.0580 x 307 MADISON, WI – A lawyer representing Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel argued in a federal court yesterday that the Affordable Care Act...
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
Five Charts on the Uninsured in Wisconsin
The uninsured rate has been dropping since the implementation of major Affordable Care Act provisions. Wisconsin has seen a significant drop, however further improvement could be realized if BadgerCare+ was expanded to adults under 138% of the federal poverty level.
Here are five charts on the uninsured in Wisconsin that use recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Are We At the Crossroads for Wisconsin Child Care?
The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program (WI Shares), launched in 1997 as part of new welfare reform measures, was developed to support low-income families coming off welfare going to work, and to help low-income working families stay off of welfare.
Health Care for Kids: How Wisconsin Lost and Could Regain Its National Prominence
For most of the last 20 years, Wisconsin has been a national leader in the percentage of children with health insurance. Unfortunately, that leadership has slipped in recent years, and Wisconsin is no longer among the best states when it comes to ensuring that children have access to quality, cost-effective health care
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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