Together We Ride
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.
Join with us and thousands of Wisconsinites in building communities where every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.
Updates & Publications
Back-to-School Means Language Access More Important than Ever
Better access to services and resources for multilingual community members begins with proactive approach to language barriers Contacts: Emily Miota, emiota@kidsforward.org or Lisa Cruz, lisa@ourmci.org Madison, WI – With kids heading back to the classroom and many...
Virtual Event, 9/4: Workers Speak
The State of Working Wisconsin & Policy Priorities Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 12pm CT Black, Brown, Indigenous, and rural communities face significant economic challenges like low wages, wage theft, and exploitative labor practices. Despite legislative...
“I Speak” Cards
Language access services are a shared responsibility among various entities, including state agencies, local governments, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other organizations that receive federal funding. “I Speak” cards or posters help individuals...
Eight Wisconsin Awardees To Receive Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Grants
Eight Wisconsin organizations will receive funding from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub to create more local, nourishing, and loved school meals.
Info Session: Opportunity Youth in the Fox Valley
Join us for a virtual listening session to learn more about Opportunity Youth Initiative. If you can’t make the session, we’d still love to connect!
Statement: Prosecuting 10-year old child as an adult is inhumane.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Every child in Wisconsin, regardless of race or place, deserves a stable foundation as well as the opportunity to forge their own path in life. However, due to decades of systemic barriers and disinvestment in our youth justice system, Wisconsin...
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
“An Investment, Not a Burden”
Genevieve Gerou, Kenosha (WI) I live in Kenosha and there's not enough childcare centers for the amount of people in our city. We have a lot of parents who are nurses and emergency workers, such as EMTs and police officers, as well as people who work at factories. I’m...
“Make the Cost Make Sense”
Ashley Wells, Kenosha (WI) I've been working two jobs since my daughter, Kennedi, was born in 2015. Child care has always been a must. I chose an in-home daycare for my daughter. Of course, this meant that I missed some of her important moments. At daycare they saw...
“I Get to See the Growth in Her”
Tia L. Sanders, A Mother First LLC | Milwaukee, WI Many people don't know this, but children develop from zero to three more than any other part of life. During that time, it’s essential for kids to get those motor skills--for them to have cognitive, emotional, and...
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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