Reclaim. Rebuild.
Reimagine Wisconsin.
Reimagine Wisconsin is a movement to dismantle the structural racism that holds everyone back. Together, we demand that our labor builds our communities—not the wealth of the few.
This year, the state budget is our greatest opportunity to ensure that every family — regardless of zip code, income, or race — has a solid foundation in Wisconsin.
Updates & Publications
Event: Dads Care for Child Care
Dads Care for Child Care Wednesday, June 11, 12 - 1pmWisconsin State Capitol Location: Assembly Parlor Register Here! When expecting to become a parent, you heard about the sleepless nights and diaper changes. One thing you maybe didn’t expect? The outrageously high...
Trump’s Tax Cuts: Big Win for Wisconsin’s 1%, Big Loss for Everyone Else
This tax day, millions of everyday Wisconsinites will pay their fair share of taxes to support roads, schools, health care, and the education that people depend on every day. Billionaires, on the other hand, will continue to pay relatively little thanks to tax...
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...
State Budget: Early Care & Education
Main Takeaways Child care is unaffordable and unavailable for too many working families. Child care staff are severely underpaid and this critical industry is on the verge of collapse unless there is continued economic support. The Governor's budget takes several...
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.
Stories
Thoughts from a Child Care Center Administrator
Linda Kudrna, Cottage Grove (WI) I’ve always believed that caring for the youngest children in our communities is important. My “a-ha moment” happened years ago when my first child was four years old. I walked in the front door of what is now the Learning Ladder child...
“Not right now. Daddy’s on a work phone call.”
Alex Bean, New Glarus (WI) My name is Alex Bean. I’m a father of two boys; Isaac 6, and Dimitri 3. I work full-time, remotely since COVID started. My wife Kaylee is a cafe owner. We live in New Glarus, Wisconsin During the Pandemic Kaylee and I worked remotely...
“They’re Safe. They Love Going. I don’t worry.”
Melissa Biel, Beaver Dam (WI) When my oldest was born, we didn't even think about childcare because we couldn't afford it. It was me staying home a couple of days a week, and my parents taking care of him when I had to work. After a couple of years, I needed to go...
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