@RaisingWisc

Rooted in Growth. Invested in Children.

Joined October 2021
  • Tweets180
  • Following121
  • Followers93
63Media
Send a final letter to legislative leadership demanding an investment of your tax dollars into child care: weca.info/SendALetter Envíe una última carta a los líderes legislativos exigiendo una inversión de los dólares de sus impuestos para el cuidado infantil.
3
1
131
As a single mother shared, "It's a struggle to find care. I think it's gotten worse for myself and the people I speak to." madison.com/news/state-regio…

Report raises concerns about child care access in Wisconsin as federal support ends

A federal pandemic-era funding program that supports state child care centers is expiring as families face significant child care costs.

madison.com
4
1
3
621
The business and workforce case for child care investment is clear – the state loses $1.9 billion in annual lost economic productivity and employers suffer their own challenges due to the child care crisis. wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/0…

Business campaign raises its profile for child care aid in state budget • Wisconsin Examiner

A campaign for more child care support in the state budget has broken through the large, well-established business groups.

wisconsinexaminer.com
2
1
6
491
More reflections from parents on how essential child care is! @repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya
1
1
4
188
1
1
98
More reflections from parents on how essential child care is! @repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya
1
4
386
Such an important message! Childcare is a women's issue, a family issue, and a workforce issue!
Raising Wisconsin@RaisingWisc
8 May 2023
Parents are telling their stories – child care is essential! On Day Without Child Care, help us elevate their messages – share with your networks now. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy
2
2
139
Raising Wisconsin retweeted
Laura peszko@PeszkoLaura
10 May 2023
I just wrote a @RaisingWisc letter: Invest in Child Care in Wisconsin’s 2023-25 State Budget. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/in…
3
3
131
Learn more about Wisconsin’s child care landscape and state budget advocacy for Child Care Counts in this WORT radio news coverage, which includes perspective from WECA Executive Director Ruth Schmidt. wortfm.org/childcare-provide…

Childcare Providers Close Doors to Bring Awareness to Childcare Crisis - WORT-FM 89.9

“There was a lot of waitlists, and a lot of calling around and staying vigilant on the facilities that may have had openings.”  That’s Marcus Trapp, a freelance website designer […]

wortfm.org
2
2
136
More reflections from parents on how essential child care is for their children, their careers, and their communities. The time is now to advocate! #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy Visit our Facebook! facebook.com/RaisingWisconsi…
1
38
We want to continue to share stories, as parents reflect on how a "Day Without Child Care" would impact their family, work, and community. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy Visit our Facebook! facebook.com/RaisingWisconsi…

We want to continue to share stories, as parents reflect on how a...

We want to continue to share stories, as parents reflect on how a "Day Without Child Care" would impact their family, work, and community. Stories are critical as the Wisconsin state budget season...

facebook.com
1
2
1
139
@repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya
49
¡Los/as legisladores/as necesitan escuchar de las familias! Ahora que hemos tenido un día donde las familias contaron sus historias, es hora de actuar. Envíe ahora mismo una carta previamente escrita a sus legisladores/as: weca.info/letter
23
Legislators need to hear from parents! Now that we’ve had a day of families telling their stories, it’s time to take action. Send a pre-populated letter to your legislators through our online portal now: weca.info/letter #DayWithoutChildCare #ChildCareCounts #dwcc
1
30
Parents are telling their stories – child care is essential! On Day Without Child Care, help us elevate their messages – share with your networks now. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy
2
2
3
85
Las familias están contando sus historias: ¡el cuidado infantil es esencial! En Día sin Cuidado Infantil, ayúdenos a elevar sus mensajes: comparta ahora mismo con sus conexiones.
15
@repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya
18
Parents are telling their stories – child care is essential! On Day Without Child Care, help us elevate their messages – share with your networks now. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy
2
1
28
Las familias están contando sus historias: ¡el cuidado infantil es esencial! En Día sin Cuidado Infantil, ayúdenos a elevar sus mensajes: comparta ahora mismo con sus conexiones.
13
@repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya
15
Load more