The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Wisconsin an $11
million grant to continue and expand the Family Foundations Comprehensive home Visiting (FFHV) program in Wisconsin. The FFHV program is a joint effort by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) aimed at improving outcomes for children born into at-risk communities and reducing the instances of child abuse and neglect in Wisconsin.
Improving Outcomes in Wisconsin’s Youth Justice System Post-Pandemic: Fines, Fees, and Community Supervision
Health concerns created by the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a massive push to keep youth out of restrictive, secure facilities. The pandemic’s unique constraints fostered creativity and forced leaders to seek new practices within the youth justice system. Further, a...