Reimagining an Economy that Works for Everyone
Every family deserves a fair shot, no matter their race, background, or zip code. But, too many of us struggle to afford the basics.
This affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident.
It is the result of policy choices that have concentrated power in the hands of the wealthy few, while underinvesting in the things our families need to thrive. Join us to reimagine an economy that works for all of us.
Updates & Publications
Statement: Raise the Age in Wisconsin
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 At Kids Forward, we firmly believe that every child in Wisconsin deserves to be treated like a child. Yet, our state continues to tragically lag almost every other state in the country when it comes to youth justice reform. In the wake of the...
New Poverty Guidelines Shed Light on Health Care Debates
The new federal poverty guidelines, which were recently adjusted for inflation, are worth examining because they help illustrate the challenges faced by low-income working families. They show, for example, that single parents with one child are currently ineligible...
State Legislature Cannot Protect Those with Pre-Existing Conditions like the ACA Can
If state legislators want to protect people with pre-existing conditions, they should work to defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act and help expand access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Since being signed into law, state and federal opponents...
Opposition to Assembly Bill 4/ Senate Bill 18
The following testimony was presented before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions by Kids Forward Research Director Jon Peacock on February 5, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on...
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