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.
The City of Milwaukee’s KIDS COUNT
This poster highlights a wide range of indicators of the well-being of children who live in Wisconsin's largest city, Milwaukee. Read more...
How much does it cost for juvenile delinquency services in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 2011 Act 32 required the Department of Corrections to gather information about juvenile justice services from around the state and compile into a...
Juvenile Justice Expenditure Snapshot
WCCF has created a Juvenile Justice Expenditures Snapshot of the key fiscal data, illustrating changes in funding, changes in the number of youth served, and that state Youth Aids funds account for less than one-half of juvenile justice related expenditures.
WisKids Count County Juvenile Justice Snapshots
These snapshots are a follow up to the state data posted last year, and it includes juvenile arrest information through 2010. Counties continue to make strides in reducing correctional placements while at the same time lowering arrest numbers.
Using the ACA to Fill the Gap in BadgerCare: Who Would be Served and What Is It Likely to Cost?
Our state faces a major decision in the next budget regarding whether to use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to improve access to health care for a large segment of uninsured Wisconsin – i.e., adults who aren’t custodial parents of a dependent child. Because this is a very significant policy choice for the state, we need to take a comprehensive look at the costs and benefits.
Top Ten Ways Wisconsin Families are Already Benefiting from the ACA
This one-pager summarizes a series of blog posts, highlighting ten of the many ways health care reform is already helping Wisconsin families. Please print copies and distribute this resource widely.
Limiting Options for Undocumented Youth: Tuition Policy Closing Doors
Last year the state budget process was extremely contentious throughout Wisconsin. Lost on many amid the furor over collective bargaining, cuts to K-12 education, and reduced aid to our communities was the repeal of in-state tuition for undocumented students.
Limiting Options for Undocumented Youth: Tuition Policy Closing Doors
This paper highlights the brief history of access to in-state tuition for undocumented students in Wisconsin, comparing what we have done to other states and summarizing both the personal and economic loss created by the 2011-13 budget decision to eliminate this opportunity for many youth.
Is It Working for Kids?
During election season, candidates have a lot of opportunities talk about their priorities and the kinds of legislation
they intend to champion. Our job as voters is to make candidates talk about the issues that matter to us, so that we can
make informed decisions when we go to the polls. Unfortunately, children’s issues receive insufficient attention during
candidate interviews, debates, and other forums. That needs to change.
Q & A Summary of the Upcoming Changes to BadgerCare
The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved a portion of the cost-cutting changes that the Walker Administration has been seeking to make to BadgerCare.
Options for Closing the Shrinking Medicaid Deficit
Back in October 2011, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) estimated that the state was facing a shortfall in the budget for Medicaid and BadgerCare of about $550 million during the 2011-13 biennium: almost $220 million in state General Purpose Revenue (GPR) and $330 million of matching federal funds.
Overview of BadgerCare Changes Being Implemented by the Department of Health Services
This two-page paper provides an overview of the BadgerCare Plus changes approved by the federal Department of Health and Human Services for adults over 133 percent of the federal poverty level. It also notes which of the Walker Administration proposed changes were not approved, including those which would have caused 29,000 children to lose their BadgerCare coverage.
Elect Candidates for Kids
Download WCCF’s 4-page electoral advocacy handout.
Inconsistencies between the BadgerCare Changes and the Affordable Care Act
Late on April 27th
Wisconsin received word from federal officials that the Department of Health Services
(DHS) may proceed with a portion of the proposed changes to BadgerCare. DHS immediately initiated
the process of putting those changes into effect, beginning on July 1, 2012. The modified plan is expected to cause about 17,000 adults to lose their BadgerCare coverage, and many more will have higher costs for their coverage.
An Overview of Major Health-related Bills in the 2011-2012 Legislative Session
This four-page document provides a summary of the major bills related to health and health care that were considered by the Wisconsin legislature during the 2011-12 session, which came to a close in March 2012. It includes links to bill text and history, and notes which bills were signed into law by the Governor
2011-12 Legislative Wrap-Up–Bills That Did Not Become Law
Bills Not Passed — Bills that WCCF took a position on that were introduced, but did not become law.
2011-12 Legislative Wrap-Up–Bills That Became Law
2011-2102 Bills Passed – Bills that WCCF took a position on that became law or that have been sent to Governor for his signature (If an ACT # is listed, then the Governor has signed the bill).
New Groups of Immigrant Children and Pregnant Women Become Eligible for BadgerCare Plus
The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) allows states to get federal matching funds for extending health insurance to certain immigrants who are not citizens
The Status of BadgerCare Cost-Cutting Initiatives Proposed by the Department of Health Services
The cost-cutting changes that the Department of Health Services (DHS) has been seeking to make to BadgerCare have been evolving over the last few months, as DHS negotiates with federal officials regarding the requested waivers and plan amendments.
YoungStar in Wisconsin: Analysis of Data as of January 2012
This report describes the remarkable progress made in the rollout of YoungStar statewide, including information on ratings statewide and by region, efforts to help programs improve, and considerations and challenges for the future.
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