As our community reflects and celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kids Forward would like to share our ongoing and steadfast commitment and energy to advocating for every kid, every family, and every community within Wisconsin. As we consider Martin Luther King’s legacy and the distance that we have traveled...
Today, across the United States, cities, states, and Native nations are celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. However, here in Wisconsin, despite attempts by Native American communities, including youth, to advocate the Wisconsin legislature to recognize Indigenous People’s Day, state leaders continue to choose to ignore its 12 Native nations in favor of honoring a man who desecrated an entire people.
Written by Ken Taylor, ED/CEO The 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book was released yesterday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. For nearly 30 years, the Data Book has provided an annual, comprehensive look at the well-being of children in Wisconsin and across the nation. According to the 2018 Kids Count Data Book, Wisconsin is ranked 12th overall...
Last week, Congress finally did its job and extended the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. CHIP funds BadgerCare coverage for more than 100,000 Wisconsin children with working parents. These parents can now rest easier knowing their children’s coverage will be there when they need it. However, there is still more...
Tonight, Governor Walker will deliver his 2018 State of the State address. Traditionally, Governor Walker hasn’t used the State of the State address to focus on the well-being of the state’s children—although he should, given that today’s children will grow up to be tomorrow’s workers and leaders. If we want Wisconsin to have a healthy,...
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