If we truly want life to be more affordable for everyday families, we need to ask the wealthiest few 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 from 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 members in honoring May Day, recognizing that our own families are part of WI’s immigrant story.

The KF office will be CLOSED next Friday, May 1 in solidarity with immigrant communities across the state. 🚫 No work, no school, no shopping to demonstrate the essential role immigrants play in our economy, communities, and democracy: vdlf.org/may-day-2026/ #MayDay #AbolishICE

Happy Black Maternal Health Week to everyone, including our own mamas on the KF team! ❤️ Here in Wisconsin, one key way we ensure that every Black mama and their family can live a life rooted in joy is by addressing the affordability crisis.

Affordability isn’t just a campaign slogan—it should be a promise we can actually feel in our monthly budgets. This Tax Day, let’s ask the harder (and more honest) question: who is really paying—and who isn’t? Read the full editorial from our own Nadiyah Groves: www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...

UPDATE! Last week, the Governor vetoed AB24, which would have cut funding for communities if they did not agree to turn their local law enforcement into tools of mass deportation and forced local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. Thank the Governor below or by sharing this post!

Response to @govevers.wisconsin.gov signing AB180: ✅ Funding for FoodShare=good. ⚠️ Policing food choices=bad. Food restrictions are a distraction to keep us focused on what struggling families have in their shopping carts, while the richest 1% run away w/the store: kidsforward.org/funding-for-...

Today the WI Senate took 1 step fwd & 1 step back. AB759 passed, which allows DACA recipients to get professional licenses. Unfortunately, AB24 also passed, which forces local law enforcement to work w/ICE. We urge @govevers.wisconsin.gov to veto this bill: kidsforward.org/a-step-forwa....

Victory in Assembly for WI DACA Recipients! AB759 would allow DACA recipients to apply for & receive pro/occupational licenses - crucial for immigrant young people/families. Contact your State Senators & let them know how important this is. Tue, 3/3, 10:30 am, Sen Com will hold a public hearing.

Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become the 49th state to extend postpartum coverage for one year: kidsforward.org/wisconsin-le...

We're still glowing from this weekend's halftime show. Our team, and our country, really needed it right now. ❤️ A few words on what it meant to one of our teammates 👉🏽

We've been quiet this month, but for good reason! Our team is spending the month dreaming big, reimagining Wisconsin, and planning for the year to come. If you're trying to reach us, we may be slow to respond, but we can't wait to connect with you soon!

***re-sharing this post because, well, here we still are.*** 🍎Last month, Congress voted to end gov't shutdown and temporarily restore SNAP/Foodshare - we're grateful for that. 🩺 BUT, health care is still about to skyrocket on Jan 1 if Congress doesn't act: kidsforward.org/extending-th...

This #GivingTuesday, will you join us to Reimagine Wisconsin? Your donation will fuel a movement to demand better for Wisconsin: bit.ly/48sDmZc This year's been tough. But, we're all about the joy, which is why we've created a playlist w/some of our favorite tunes: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Rep Vos has again blocked Wisconsin post-partum Medicaid extension, which would ensure new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a yr after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. This is harmful & shortsighted. Literally everyone & their mama supports it: kidsforward.org/literally-ev...

Menasha, Wis. - Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown continues, putting critical nutrition assistance at risk for more than 33,000 people in the Fox Valley & 700,000 residents across WI: kidsforward.org/local-food-p...

There's so much going on with SNAP - it's hard to keep track. As of right now, here's the big picture of what's going on. Learn more & take action on the shutdown here: kidsforward.org/the-federal-...

🍎🍓🍳Got an idea to help make Wisconsin school meals more local and nourishing? The application window for the Spark & Innovation Collaborative Awards is now OPEN: kidsforward.org/grant-opportunity-bringing-local-nutritious-food-to-our-schools/ 💡 Have an idea for Wisconsin? We'd love to connect!

📢This WEDNESDAY: United for Action October 22, 12pm Register here: kidsforward.org/oct-22-the-j... 🎤 Join us this Wednesday to celebrate the youth justice work we've done together this year & unite with us for action in 2026. #YJAM2025 #UnitedforAction

The deeply harmful megabill, passed back in July, takes away groceries from those that need it most. To meet all the new red tape created by the megabill, state leaders need to get these new requirements up and running ASAP to avoid huge fines or worse: kidsforward.org/wisconsin-ch...

How much more will YOU pay for health insurance in January? If Congress doesn’t renew the ACA tax credits for folks who get insurance through healthcare.gov, it’s about to get a LOT more expensive. How expensive? Swipe through to find out -> Learn more & contact your reps: lnkd.in/g2cdZWjJ

JOIN US! 👉🏼 United for Action: The Journey Toward Collective Youth Justice Advocacy in Wisconsin Wed, 10/22, 12pm Register here: kidsforward.org/oct-22-the-j... We've embarked on a journey towards a more developmentally appropriate youth justice system in Wisconsin. Our journey is far from over!

Think the cost of health care is already too high 💸? Starting in January, many Wisconsinites will be forced to pay an average of 85% MORE for their coverage. Let Wisconsin's Republican members of Congress know that we can't afford their reckless choices: kidsforward.org/act-illegal-...

The enhanced premium tax credit has helped more than 24 million people get more affordable health coverage through healthcare.gov marketplace. But Congress has yet to extend this credit. If they don't, this means that many will pay $100s more/mo for insurance in Jan: kidsforward.org/act-illegal-...

The federal Government has shut down. Now what? Our own Faith Roska helps break down for everyone - that's you! - what's going on and why. What questions do you have about the shutdown? Let us know below. 👇🏾 kidsforward.org/the-federal-...

No matter where we live or what we look like, we all deserve to live safe and healthy lives. While the approved budget crucially fully funds Medicaid’s cost-to-continue for business as usual, it leaves out several important health care initiatives: kidsforward.org/2025-2027-st...

The State of Working WI 2025 affirms what workers across WI have been saying for years. Families are deeply struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile wealthy corporations are boasting record profits. This Labor Day, we’re calling on decision makers to take bold action: kidsforward.org/a-call-to-ac...

Every child deserves age-appropriate opportunities and supports so they can realize their full potential. But, in Wisconsin, 17-year-old children are charged as adults in our justice system, no matter what. It's time to raise the age to 18: www.news8000.com/news/state-l...

WISDOM's take on the state budget that passed earlier this month: "The path forward is clear: care, not cages. Communities, not prisons." (we'll be sharing our full take next week) wisdomwisconsin.org/blog/f/wisco... #incarceration #incarcerationreform #carenotcages

Earlier this month, the President signed the Megabill aka the Big Ugly Bill. The latest data is out - deep tax cuts for the richest Wisconsinites & crumbs for the rest of us. Meanwhile, low-income Wisconsinites will bear the brunt of the bill's massive cuts in health care & food assistance.

Like many of you, the fight for a reimagined Wisconsin is deeply personal. Our own Amanda Martinez shared her thoughts as a proud daughter of immigrant parents: Read more and learn what you can do at link in bio or here: kidsforward.org/a-proud-daug...

Last week, the state budget was signed by Governor Evers. A few thoughts: kidsforward.org/state-budget... Hours later the Big Ugly Bill passed. It's going to strip millions of their health insurance & food assistance. More to come, but for now, we rest. Hope you had a good 4th of July.

The deepest cuts in history to people’s food assistance and health care, which includes BadgerCare. Our statement: kidsforward.org/u-s-senate-r...

We've been at the capitol a lot lately! Right where the people belong.... 🙌 kidsforward.org/united-for-w... #wagetheft #livingwage #localcontrol #powertothepeople

In April, the IRS announced it will share migrants’ data w/ICE. Immigrant families should not be punished for fulfilling their civic duty of paying taxes. A guest post from Lark Pinney, our social work intern over the past year, shares more: kidsforward.org/doing-the-ri...

See you there!

Tomorrow's the day! Join us to stand up for child care in the capitol over your lunch break 👉🏾https://kidsforward.org/event-dads-care-for-child-care/ 📢 We're honored to have a few legislators, business owners, and community leaders joining us for an interactive 'town hall' style panel w/QA & more.

We've had the pleasure of working with a few students this past semester at UW-Madison. They shared what they learned and how some of the real world impacts are playing out on campus:

Happy Memorial Day to all of our veterans and their families! Remember: we can't honor veterans and their families in one breath, then strip away their food & health insurance in the next.

They’re not even trying to pretend they care about everyday ppl. This will decimate the rural health systems that are already hanging on by a thread. This will hurt everyone, not just those on Medicaid, all in the name of more tax cuts for the wealthiest 1%: kidsforward.org/wisconsin-re...

There's no way to slice it - cuts this large will deeply hurt Wisconsin children, low-income adults, people with disabilities, and seniors. Read our full statement here: kidsforward.org/700b-medicai...

We know that dads across Wisconsin care just as much for their little ones. W/the @mainstreetalliance.bsky.social, we invite fathers, grandfathers, parents, & child care providers to join us in demanding better of our decision makers around the child care crisis: kidsforward.org/event-dads-c....

From Boscobel to Burlington, Wisconsin families deserve a foundation that includes enough food to eat and health care. But Congressional Rs & the Trump Administration are trying to take away vital public services to pay for more tax giveaways to the wealthiest 1%: kidsforward.org/how-would-fe...

Learning your child is in trouble w/the law is one of the most stressful times. But in Wisconsin, courts make matters worse by charging families thousands.  Why is debt free justice important & how does WI's new guidance help? https://f.mtr.cool/fnligqirda

A beautiful tribute ❤️. Lucia was a dedicated, passionate member of the Kids Forward Board:

This #MayDay, we unapologetically stand w/immigrants & workers. Tomorrow, Kids Forward offices will be closed in solidarity w/Voces, Immigrant Workers & May Day remembrance of what workers have sacrificed. Milwaukee rally today (rain or shine!) & Madison tomorrow: vdlf.org/may-day-2025/

11 million people. Your neighbors. Our neighbors. 4 million kids.

Congress cannot cut Medicaid w/o hurting a lot of ppl who really need it in Wisconsin, like: 👶👶2 in 5 births, & 👵👴🧓3 in 5 ppl in a nursing home. And ICYMI, Congress is considering doing this to fund tax cuts for billionaires. 😶 Read more:

Behind every workforce are individuals and caregivers working all hours to build thriving families, communities and businesses. Read all about how the state budget can help-or hurt-working families in Wisconsin: kidsforward.org/2025-27-stat...

Happy Tax Day, Wisconsin! While billionaires dodge taxes, working families pick up the tab. We're asking @bryansteil.bsky.social & Rep. Van Orden to fund care, not corporate giveaways. Learn more & send them a msg: kidsforward.org/tell-congres... #TaxDay #FairTaxes #WIForward