Publications
Race to Equity: 10-Years Later
The 10-Year Report unpacks how race, class, and, in some cases, gender impact Black Dane County residents.
DACA Recipients in Wisconsin
One of the most impactful federal policies we have to support immigrants in Wisconsin is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Health & Nutrition
Systemic Solutions Required to Address Pandemic’s Devastating Impact on Children and Families
It has been an unimaginable past twelve months since the nation and the state of Wisconsin came to a standstill to begin what would be the worst crisis to hit the country in over a hundred years. COVID-19 has killed over 540,000 Americans and over 7,000 Wisconsinites....
Governor’s Proposed Budget for Health Care
Governor Evers has proposed an ambitious budget for health care that increases access to care and coverage by expanding BadgerCare, increases funding for hospitals and other providers, invests in maternal and infant health and health equity, and provides more support...
Recent Poverty Guidelines Shed Light on Health Policy Debates
The new federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted for inflation each January, provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by low-income families, and they help illustrate why state and federal policymakers ought to help more Americans gain access to...
Immigration
Immigration Services Proposes to Make Some Sense out of Complex Rules to Keep Families Together
This month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a possible rule change for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are eligible for legal permanent resident (LPR) status. Under current regulations, those seeking LPR status...
Implications of AZ Immigration Law for the Rest of Us
The new immigration law in Arizona is being watched closely by both civil rights advocates and politicians. And although it is currently the only state with this draconian law on the books, at least 22 other states have introduced similar legislation. This month,...
Tax & Budget
Q&A: How a Flat Income Tax Would Harm Children and Families in Wisconsin
There’s been talk lately about a flat income tax, but how would it harm children and families in Wisconsin?
Amidst COVID-19, Government Support Helped Many Wisconsin Children and Families Stay Afloat
Relief measures have given us a strong blueprint for addressing poverty for millions.
2022 Kids Count Data Book: Wisconsin’s Children of Color More Likely to Face Mental Health Issues
Anxiety and depression are rising among Wisconsin’s youth, especially children of color.
Youth Justice
Juvenile Arrests in Wisconsin
The number of arrests of people age 17 and under has dropped sharply in Wisconsin in recent years. The decrease reflects a drop in crime committed by juveniles, as well as changes in law enforcement practices.
The State of Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin
This report is an update of an earlier 2015 report and includes data through 2015. Fortunately, many of the trends noted in the prior reports have continued, as juvenile arrests have continued to decline and there has been a growth in support for successful...
Risking Their Futures
This is a 2008 WCCF publication outlining why 17 year olds should not be charged as adults, including a review of some of the collateral consequences of youth getting an adult arrest and/or court record. Although the numbers have changed, the basic content of this...
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