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 Continuing State of Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin
This report is an update of an earlier report published in October of 2011 and includes data from 2011 and 2012. Fortunately, many of the trends noted in the earlier report have continued, as juvenile arrests have continued to decline and we have seen a growth in support for successful community-based programs.
Summary of Research on Effectiveness of Adult vs. Juvenile Court in Reducing Reoffending of Youthful Offenders
Research over the past 20+ years affirms that trying youth in adult court has a detrimental impact on community safety as well as on many 17-year-olds. Current Wisconsin law excludes all 17-year-olds from the juvenile court and the services available through that venue. Even if prosecutors and judges wanted to include a 17-year-old in an appropriate juvenile service or program, they are unable to do so. Researchers have studied how best to promote public safety and meet the needs of 17-year-olds in several different ways.
Future of Health Insurance in Wisconsin
Key facts about the changes coming to health insurance in Wisconsin.
Understanding the Individual Mandate and Important Coverage Dates
As the new year rapidly approaches, there has been considerable discussion and confusion about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring most Americans to either have health insurance beginning in 2014 or face a penalty (often called the “Individual Mandate”). A significant part of that confusion concerns the state and federal timelines and deadlines for obtaining coverage.
YoungStar in Wisconsin Analysis of Data as of July 2013
This report is the fourth in a series of WCCF reports tracking the progress of
Wisconsin’s YoungStar program, a quality rating and improvement system
(QRIS) launched in 2011 to improve the quality of Wisconsin child care
programs. YoungStar focuses on children of low-income working families
receiving assistance from the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy programs.
YoungStar rates the quality of child care programs on a 5-Star scale and is
administered in 6 regions of the state. The analysis in this report is based on
data as of the end of July 2013.
Child Poverty in Wisconsin: A Challenge to Our Future
Childhood poverty is increasing in Wisconsin faster than the national rate. Milwaukee has the fourth-highest level of concentrated poverty of any large city in America, and we have huge racial disparities in child poverty rates.
Affordable Care Act: Overview and Update on Wisconsin Implementation
PowerPoint summary of the Affordable Care Act and changes to BadgerCare in 2014
The Impact of the Seven-Year Freeze of Child Care Payment Rates
The 2012 child care market survey made available recently shows the impact of frozen child care payment rates in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program.
Economic Recovery Slow for Wisconsin Families
WCCF has analyzed county-level Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage for 21 Wisconsin counties, and found that state residents have not yet fully rebound from the impact of the recession that began five years ago.
2013 Federal Poverty Levels
This chart is a handy reference for the income levels that are relevant for BadgerCare and the Affordable Care Act. It shows the income limits and thresholds...
Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance in Wisconsin Relating to Changes in the Affordable Care Act & BadgerCare/Medicaid.
This Q & A format document covers a wide range of questions about what the federal health care reform law means for Wisconsinites.
New Census Bureau Data Show the Distribution of Uninsured Children: Schools Could Play an Important Role in Boosting Coverage of Kids
This paper examines new county-level data on uninsured children.
An Analysis of Child Care Payment Rate Decisions in the 2013-15 Budget
After digging into detailed budget papers and talking to key players in developing budget
options for the Legislature, it looks like $5.84 million may be available for increasing child care
payment rates under the Wisconsin Shares program.
Evaluation of Last Year’s BadgerCare Changes Makes Strong Case against New Waiver
Since July 2012, Wisconsin has been conducting a test of the effects of requiring more adults in BadgerCare to pay premiums. This 3-page report analyzes the...
How the 2013-15 Budget Affects Children and Families
The budget bill as amended by Joint Finance is a litany of missed opportunities. It benefits the wealthy few while shortchanging children and families by failing to address the most pressing needs of our communities, our economy, and our collective future.
Top 10 Reasons to Improve upon the Governor’s Medicaid Plan
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) gives Wisconsin an exciting opportunity to improve access to health care by filling a large gap in BadgerCare coverage.
Juvenile Justice Detention Data Report–2012
In 2012 there were 8,952 youth admissions to juvenile detention in Wisconsin; almost one-third of admissions were in Milwaukee County.
Ending BadgerCare Coverage in 2014 for 100,000 Adults Has Substantial Risks
In addition to the fact that the budget plan covers far fewer adults and would cost considerably more, there are numerous other considerations that make health care providers and consumer advocates very concerned about the practicality and timing of the proposed shift of about 100,000 current BadgerCare participants into the new health insurance marketplace (“exchange”).
Infant and Toddler Care and Education in Milwaukee 2012
The YoungStar quality rating and improvement system is being rolled out, bringing greater focus to the quality of services for children from low-income families supported by Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies.
Overlooked Budget Measures Could Cause at Least 29,000 Children to Lose BadgerCare Coverage
Almost no attention has been paid to provisions in the Governor’s proposed 2013-15 budget that could cause at least 29,000 children to lose their BadgerCare coverage, and many more to lose benefits.
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