Kids Forward

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...

Everyone & Their Mama Supports Medicaid for New Moms, Except Vos - Kids Forward Last week, one state legislator singlehandedly denied care for 16,500 people about to give birth in Wisconsin. For almost a decade, Representative Robin Vos has blocked Wisconsin from passing post-par...

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

Wisconsin Children, Families, & Workers at Risk of Losing Critical Food Support Due to Federal Cuts - Kids Forward Main Takeaways What’s happening?  H.R. 1, also known as the Republican megabill, passed on July 4, 2025, puts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, at...

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

Webinar: The Journey Toward Collective Youth Justice Advocacy In Wisconsin - Kids Forward We all grow and change over time and deserve a chance to redeem ourselves when things go wrong. In order to ensure our children reach their full potential, we must provide youth opportunities to rebui...

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-...

How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the cred...

📲 How much more will you have to pay if Congress doesn't extend the tax credits? Find out here: www.kff.org/interactive/...

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?!? - Kids Forward Each year, Congress is in charge of creating a financial plan, or a budget, that lays out the funding for many government agencies and programs. This budget is approved by both arms of Congress, then ...

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-...

2025-2027 State Budget: Our Final Take - Kids Forward On July 3, 2025, Governor Evers signed the 2025-2027 State Budget. Ultimately this budget doesn’t go nearly far enough to address the everyday struggles of Wisconsin families, especially families of c...

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...

State lawmakers voice support to change how 17-year-olds are charged in court system

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...

Wisconsin Must Act Now to End the Prison Crisis Wisconsin Must Act Now to End the Prison Crisis — Not Delay with More Studies and Excuses

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.

A Proud Daughter of Immigrant Parents - Kids Forward Kids Forward stands with immigrant communities. As an antiracist organization, we remain committed to our mission to advocate for every child and family. We condemn all forms of violence against child...

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.

U.S. Senate Republicans Vote to Cut Health Care & Food Assistance for Wisconsin Families - Kids Forward For Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, emiota@kidsforward.org This morning the U.S. Senate passed a reckless budget bill that would make the deepest cuts in history to people’s ...

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

United for Worker Power in Wisconsin - Kids Forward Workers Fight for Fairness in the Capitol Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across t...

We've been at the capitol a lot lately! Right where the people belong.... 🙌

kidsforward.org/united-for-w...

#wagetheft #livingwage #localcontrol #powertothepeople

Doing the Right Thing, Punished Anyway: The IRS Puts Immigrants at Risk - Kids Forward A Guest Post by Lark Pinney Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of where they were born, deserves to be able to work and pay taxes without fear of repercussions. Yet in April, the Internal Revenue Servi...

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...

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