
Raising Wisconsin
@RaisingWisc
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Rooted in Growth. Invested in Children.
Joined October 2021
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
A federal pandemic-era funding program that supports state child care centers is expiring as families face significant child care costs.
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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
A campaign for more child care support in the state budget has broken through the large, well-established business groups.
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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
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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
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RT @NeylonSharon: Such an important message! Childcare is a women's issue, a family issue, and a workforce issue!.
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RT @PeszkoLaura: I just wrote a @RaisingWisc letter: Invest in Child Care in Wisconsin’s 2023-25 State Budget. Write one here: https://t.co….
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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
“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 […]
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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!.
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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
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...
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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: .#DayWithoutChildCare #ChildCareCounts #dwcc.
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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
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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
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