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
A Proud Daughter of Immigrant Parents
Kids Forward stands with immigrant communities. As an antiracist organization, we remain committed to our mission to advocate for every child and family. We condemn all forms of violence against children and families, including the forceful separation of families....
State Budget Deal Delays Impending Child Care Crisis, But Won’t Solve It
For Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 With just a few short weeks until critical child care funds dry up, Kids Forward is cautiously optimistic about the Republican Leadership and Governor Evers’ bipartisan budget deal that continues some public...
U.S. Senate Republicans Vote to Cut Health Care & Food Assistance for Wisconsin Families
For Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, [email protected] This morning the U.S. Senate passed a reckless budget bill that would make the deepest cuts in history to people's food assistance and health care, which includes BadgerCare, all to...
Statement: Senate Votes to Gut Health Insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025From: Wisconsin Medicaid Coalition The U.S. Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation package took a bad bill and made it worse. The Senate package, passed this morning by a tiebreaker vote of 51-50, would cut almost $1 trillion...
Medicaid & SNAP Cuts: Make Just 1 Call
866-426-2631Ask your legislator to protect Medicaid and SNAP and vote NO on the budget bill. You'll be asked to provide your zip code, and then you'll be connected to your member of Congress' office. Phone script is below, but feel free to speak from the heart:“Hello,...
Dads Across Wisconsin Care for Child Care
On June 11, more than 60 dads and their allies came to the Wisconsin State Capitol to demand bold investment in child care. Many more have taken to social media to share their struggles as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kids Forward...
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