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
Counties, Faith Leaders, Health Pros to Legislators: Keep Food on the Table for 700,000 Wisconsinites
In an effort to protect critical food support for thousands of Wisconsinites, local nonprofit organizations are urging members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fully and immediately support the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) request for funding to...
Children & Families at Risk of Losing Critical Food Support
Main Takeaways Resources like SNAP are a public good that provides nutrition to families and sustains our local farmers and grocers. The federal Republican megabill, which passed in July, cuts food assistance to adults and families. It also includes more red tape and...
What are ‘public goods’?
Heather McGee—author of the profound The Sum Of Us—describes public goods as resources like schools, libraries, roads, and health clinics, which make a community livable for everyone. These resources also allow businesses to attract and retain both workers and...
Webinar: The Journey Toward Collective Youth Justice Advocacy In Wisconsin
We all grow and change over time and deserve a chance to redeem ourselves when things go wrong. In order to ensure our children reach their full potential, we must provide youth opportunities to rebuild and reclaim responsibility for their lives. From "Radical...
ACT: Illegal Deal-breaking & Gutting More Healthcare
Urge your members of Congress to ensure that a deal is a deal, and prevent health care cost spikes for millions of people. Read on, then contact your representatives. Contact Your Representatives The federal Government temporarily shuts down today while Congress tries...
A Proud Daughter of Immigrant Parents
Kids Forward stands with immigrant communities. As an antiracist organization, we remain committed to our mission to advocate for every child and family. We condemn all forms of violence against children and families, including the forceful separation of families....
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
Testimony: Opposing Barriers to Health Care
Main Takeaways Kids Forward submitted the below testimony opposing Assembly Bill 163. This bill would make it harder for people to stay on Medicaid by adding extra paperwork and hoops to jump through. This bill would especially hurt children, parents, and people with...
State Budget: Mental Health
Main Takeaways Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of their county, age, or profession deserves to live in a community that supports their wellbeing. This means access to quality, affordable mental health and substance use disorder services. Governor Evers’ proposed...
State Budget: Worker Power
Main Takeaways Behind every workforce are individuals and caregivers working all hours to build thriving families, communities and businesses. The governor's biennial state budget is an opportunity to demand better for working families. Raising the minimum wage to $20...
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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