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
Health Access in the Fox Valley
Many residents of the Fox Valley area face barriers to receiving health care, including lack of access, extremely high cost, and lack of insurance coverage.
Mental Health: A Behavioral Health System that Better Supports Counties and Schools
Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of what county they live in, deserves to live in a community that supports their health and wellness, including access to quality, affordable mental health and substance use disorder services. Governor Evers’ proposed budget expands access to behavioral health care, strengthens schools’ abilities to provide mental health supports to students, invests in peer support, and provides millions in funding to county behavioral health services.
Health Care: Expanding Access to Health Care and Funding to Reduce Racial Disparities
Governor Evers’ proposed budget takes steps to expand access to care, prioritizes maternal and infant health, boosts funding for health care providers, and expands the scope of services that Medicaid will pay for.
Immigration
DACA Recipients in Wisconsin
Introduction People have been traveling across continents for over 20,000 years. The concept of immigrating into another country wasn’t introduced until the late 1700s, when Congress passed its first law stating who qualifies for U.S. citizenship. The decision to...
This May Day, Wisconsin Can Lift up Its Immigrant Families by Restoring Driver Licenses for All
For Release: May 1, 2023Contact: Emily Miota, emiota@kidsforward.org Days Before ‘A Day without Immigrants’, Lawmakers Move to Strip Driver Licenses from State Budget On May Day: A Day without Latinx and Immigrants, Wisconsin lawmakers can lift up every family by...
Restoring Driver Licenses to all Wisconsinites
Restoring access to driver licenses for every eligible Wisconsinite will keep families together, increase economic opportunities for working families, ensure safer roads, and boost state revenue. For decades, driver licenses had been available to immigrant drivers up...
Tax & Budget
Proposed Tax Cut Privileges Wealthiest 1%, Leaves Struggling Families Behind
Wisconsin can be a place where we all—regardless of race or place—have what we need to make ends meet. However, last week the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee voted for a tax cut that would aid in gutting supports for families. Letting Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe means many struggling families are left behind, particularly children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity. We are calling on Governor Evers to stand up for everyday families and veto this tax cut for the wealthy few.
Health Access in the Fox Valley
Many residents of the Fox Valley area face barriers to receiving health care, including lack of access, extremely high cost, and lack of insurance coverage.
K-12 Education in the Fox Valley
Every student in the Fox Valley region deserves to receive the educational support and resources needed to help them achieve a bright future. Over the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant impacts on students in Wisconsin. These challenges were particularly acute for students who were more likely to be struggling prior to the pandemic, like students with lower incomes, students of color, and students who speak English as a second language. With federal pandemic relief funds drying up, state leaders must ensure schools have adequate resources and that students don’t fall even more behind.
Youth Justice
Youth Justice: Providing Wisconsin Children and Families with a Clear Path to a New Model
Systemic racism and ongoing forms of injustice play a crucial role in youth of color being over-represented at all points of contact within the criminal legal system — from policing to courts to incarceration.
Standing up for Racial Justice: A Starter Guide on Policy & Advocacy in Wisconsin
This guide serves as a tool that engages diverse populations to take action and advocate for policies that equitably serve all children and families.
Happy New Year! Plus Our 2022 Highlights
Let’s take a look back on just a few of our accomplishments in 2022, plus staff comings and goings.
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