Kids Forward https://kidsforward.org/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:07:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kidsforward.org/assets/favicon-150x150.png Kids Forward https://kidsforward.org/ 32 32 What if Wisconsin invested $365 million in young people—not incarceration? https://kidsforward.org/wisconsins-new-model-for-youth-corrections-costs-taxpayers-over-365-million/ https://kidsforward.org/wisconsins-new-model-for-youth-corrections-costs-taxpayers-over-365-million/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:34:12 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19705 Part 1: Care over Criminalization Series Main Takeaways Unfinished Business: Major Youth Justice Reforms Failed the 2025-26 Legislative Session Wisconsin lawmakers entered the 2025–26 legislative session with an opportunity to modernize the state’s youth justice system. They could have aligned Wisconsin with nearly every other state by raising the age of adult criminal jurisdiction and […]

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]]> https://kidsforward.org/wisconsins-new-model-for-youth-corrections-costs-taxpayers-over-365-million/feed/ 0 Wisconsin Organizations Receive Funding to Strengthen Local School Food System through Innovation Hub https://kidsforward.org/wisconsin-organizations-receive-funding-to-strengthen-local-school-food-system-through-innovation-hub/ https://kidsforward.org/wisconsin-organizations-receive-funding-to-strengthen-local-school-food-system-through-innovation-hub/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:42:12 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19666 The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub announced the 2026 grantees from Wisconsin who will lead collaborative projects to bring more local, nourishing food to K–12 schools. These projects are part of a multi-state effort to strengthen connections between Midwest farmers, industry partners, food producers, and K–12 schools. Each grantee team will receive up […]

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]]> https://kidsforward.org/wisconsin-organizations-receive-funding-to-strengthen-local-school-food-system-through-innovation-hub/feed/ 0 Join the Youth Justice Wisconsin Coalition https://kidsforward.org/youth-justice-wisconsin/ https://kidsforward.org/youth-justice-wisconsin/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19676 A Statewide Coalition for Youth Justice Systems Change Every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive – not be defined by one mistake. Across Wisconsin, communities are working to create a youth justice system that keeps young people connected to their families, schools, and communities while promoting accountability, safety, and positive outcomes. […]

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]]> https://kidsforward.org/youth-justice-wisconsin/feed/ 0 ICYMI: 5 Things We Heard About Affordability at our Governor Candidate Forum https://kidsforward.org/icymi-5-things-we-heard-about-affordability-at-our-governor-candidate-forum/ https://kidsforward.org/icymi-5-things-we-heard-about-affordability-at-our-governor-candidate-forum/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:53 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19657 Two weeks ago, we invited all candidates on the ballot for governor to participate in a conversation about the issues shaping Wisconsin families ahead of the primary. Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, State Representative Francesca Hong and State Senator Kelda Roys joined us to discuss their visions for Wisconsin’s future. The event was organized in […]

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]]> https://kidsforward.org/icymi-5-things-we-heard-about-affordability-at-our-governor-candidate-forum/feed/ 0 Factsheet: HR 1’s Impact on Wisconsin’s Immigrant Families https://kidsforward.org/hr-1s-impact-on-wisconsins-immigrant-families/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:34:04 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19620 No matter where we come from or what we look like, we all deserve to live safe, healthy lives, and have enough food to eat. But for too long, the wealthiest few have tried to divide and distract us while they influence our decisionmakers. One result? Last year, Congress passed and President Trump signed HR1 […]

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]]> Balancing health and happiness: Why health insurance options fall short for Wisconsin family farms (Vernon Reporter) https://vernonreporter.com/balancing-health-and-happiness-why-health-insurance-options-fall-short-for-wisconsin-family-farms/#new_tab Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:34:19 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19664 The post Balancing health and happiness: Why health insurance options fall short for Wisconsin family farms (Vernon Reporter) appeared first on Kids Forward.

]]> Thousands of Wisconsinites have lost food aid in largest cut in US history (Wisconsin Public Radio) https://www.wpr.org/news/thousands-wisconsinites-have-lost-food-aid-largest-cut-us-history#new_tab Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:09:18 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19610 The post Thousands of Wisconsinites have lost food aid in largest cut in US history (Wisconsin Public Radio) appeared first on Kids Forward.

]]> Gubernatorial candidates debate affordability questions at Center for Black Excellence forum (Madison 365) https://madison365.com/gubernatorial-candidates-debate-affordability-at-center-for-black-excellence-forum/#new_tab Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:13:06 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19614 The post Gubernatorial candidates debate affordability questions at Center for Black Excellence forum (Madison 365) appeared first on Kids Forward.

]]> Candidates face questions on affordability amid primary shakeup (Channel 3000) https://www.channel3000.com/news/candidates-face-questions-on-affordability-amid-primary-shakeup/article_65c167d6-9c9b-4209-aa54-7fc646249ec5.html#new_tab Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:17:32 +0000 https://kidsforward.org/?p=19616 The post Candidates face questions on affordability amid primary shakeup (Channel 3000) appeared first on Kids Forward.

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