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Every child, every family, every community. Initiatives include Wisconsin Budget Project & Race to Equity.
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When Anita Garrett saw her grandchildren struggling with school meals, she took action. What began with one grandmother speaking up grew into a parent ambassador program giving families a voice in the food their children eat. Read hear story here: innovateschoolfood.org/the-f…
Kids Forward is excited to relaunch Youth Justice Wisconsin, a statewide coalition advancing meaningful youth justice systems change!
Interested in learning more, sharing expertise, organizing your community, or helping lead state policy change? 👉🏽 kidsforward.org/youth-justic…
Kids Forward is excited to relaunch Youth Justice Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of youth, parents, advocates, service providers, and others united to advance meaningful youth justice systems change. Learn more & join us: kidsforward.org/youth-justic…
Why do we spend so much taxpayer money on youth incarceration instead of reforms, that research shows improve youth outcomes and public safety?
Our latest piece explores how Act 185 positions Wisconsin to spend nearly $400M on youth incarceration: kidsforward.org/wisconsins-n…
We're so excited to announce that the Menominee Indian School District, Chippewa Valley Produce LLC, New HMong, and the Howard-Suamico School District are the 2026 grantees for the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub!
Read more here: kidsforward.org/wisconsin-or…
ICYMI, here's 5 things we heard about affordability at our Governor candidate forum: kidsforward.org/icymi-5-thin…
Last year, Trump signed HR1 (aka the “One Big Beautiful Bill”), making the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in our country’s history, all to fund tax cuts for the rich few. Here's what changing as a result: kidsforward.org/hr-1s-impact…
Thx to everyone that joined us at our candidate forum for Wisconsin Governor! How would they invest in community-driven solutions to make life more affordable for Wisconsin families? Watch here in case you missed it: kidsforward.org/event-gettin…
TOMORROW!!!! We hope you'll join us in person, but if you can't, we're livestreaming the event too. Register here for both: kidsforward.org/event-gettin…
You're Invited! It's time to talk about real solutions. How will candidates for Governor make Wisconsin more affordable? Join us July 20: kidsforward.org/event-gettin…
TUESDAY!!
The affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident. It's the result of policy choices that concentrated power in the hands of the wealthy few. We've got some exciting new research to share exactly how we start tackling this.
Register here: kidsforward.org/webinar-reim…
These are disparities that we don't see in other states, which means we can fix them! w/@AECFNews
Though Wisconsin ranks high for overall child well-being, Black children remain at a significant disadvantage.
@faye_parks99 sat down with Emily Miota and Faith Roska of @KidsForwardWI for a closer look at the latest Kids Count Data Book.
wortfm.org/racial-inequities…
Join us on 6/30! 👉 Learn how we can stop wealth from flowing to the top and invest in what families need: kidsforward.org/webinar-reim…
Wisconsin’s affordability crisis & racial inequities hurt kids & families. Over decades, Wisconsin passed policies that have disproportionately harmed Black children: disinvestment, housing segregation, & barriers to econ opportunity: kidsforward.org/wisconsins-a… @AECFNews
Across the country, the number of infants, toddlers & preschool-aged children going without insurance is now at the highest rate in nearly a decade and is rising sharply: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/06/0… fr @GeorgetownCCF
We’re seeking art that captures challenges Wisconsin families face & the hopeful future we can build together: kidsforward.org/calling-all-…
6 artists will receive:
✔️ $1,000 Award
✔️ Platform to share work statewide
✔️ Art featured in campaign
Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2026!
Last week, the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked.
Let's be clear: there’s no doubt our schools need more funding. But this deal would not have solved the problem.
Here's 3 reasons why: kidsforward.org/wisconsins-s…
If we truly want life to be more affordable for everyday families, the wealthiest few need to pay their fair share.
We need leaders willing to solve long-term problems, not politicians looking for a short-term headline before walking away fr the mess.
kidsforward.org/statement-fr…
This May Day, we stand w/immigrant workers/families who power our economy, raise our communities, & deserve to live w/dignity & safety. Our office will be closed on May 1 so our team can join community in honoring May Day.
Find an event this Friday near you: vdlf.org/may-day-2026/
Read & learn more: kidsforward.org/this-may-day…
