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Refugee Programs

Helping refugees become socially and economically self-sufficient.

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Youth Services

Community based programs aimed to improve outcomes for youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems.

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Lived Experience

Learning from the experiences of those we serve.

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Child Care Bridge Payments

Find information on how to apply for and manage funds from the Child Care Bridge Payments Program.

Starting in 2026, Get Kids Ready will be a new, free initiative for 4-year-olds in child care to get school readiness instruction at their child care provider. This new program will enhance school readiness instruction in participating child care providers, while state funding will make Get Kids Ready free for families.

Nationally, and right here in Wisconsin, child care providers are at a breaking point after operating on razor thin margins for decades. We’ll break down how we got here, what steps Wisconsin leaders have taken to address the child care crisis, and what more needs to be done to ensure families across the state have access to affordable child care.

Starting in 2026, Get Kids Ready will be a new, free initiative for 4-year-olds in child care to get school readiness instruction at their child care provider. This new program will enhance school readiness instruction in participating child care providers, while state funding will make Get Kids Ready free for families.

Nationally, and right here in Wisconsin, child care providers are at a breaking point after operating on razor thin margins for decades. We’ll break down how we got here, what steps Wisconsin leaders have taken to address the child care crisis, and what more needs to be done to ensure families across the state have access to affordable child care.