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. Wisconsin needs to make sure that every child has access to the opportunities they need to build a secure future, and the most effective way to do this is to support children and their families together. “Increasing Economic Security for Every Wisconsin Family” analyzes the ongoing challenges of child poverty in Wisconsin and offers proven recommendations for moving forward so that every child and family has the opportunity to succeed.
Early Care & Education: Supporting Wisconsin Families During Children’s Early Years
Regardless of race, place, or income, every child in Wisconsin deserves a strong start in life. This early foundation plays a critical role in life-long health and wellness. But systemic racism and poverty destabilizes families and communities and creates unhealthy conditions and barriers that harm children in their early development. This process of destabilization not only prevents children from having a strong start but can persist over the course of their lives.
