The YoungStar quality rating and improvement system is being rolled out, bringing greater focus to the quality of services for children from low-income families supported by Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies. The Herzfeld Foundation funded the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families to analyze infant/toddler care and education in Milwaukee, investigating the extent to which Milwaukee infants and toddlers are being served by high-quality programs, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Innovation Hub Launches to Fuel Change for Wisconsin’s School Food System
Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub has opened funding opportunities for collaborations of local food system leaders who want to ensure school meals better reflect our region’s harvests and cultural diversity. Grant applications open on Feb. 1, 2024.