ABOUT
History & VisionLed by Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Raising Wisconsin began in 2019 as the Wisconsin Infant Toddler Policy Project (WITPP), a multi-sector collaborative effort working to create transformational change for our state’s child care system and optimal child health and well-being with a focus on the needs of Wisconsin’s infants and toddlers.
WITPP’S STATE COLLABORATIVE TEAM
was strategically organized to bring together perspectives and experiences representing healthcare, faith-based organizations, community action partners, philanthropy, Tribal communities, Latino/a communities, African American communities, municipal and county associations, United Ways, state government, early care and education programs, and statewide early childhood organizations.
Importantly, WITPP
successfully advocated for state policy and budget accomplishments, including increasing the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy reimbursement rates, expanding funding for Reach Out and Read Wisconsin, and continuing to keep the needs of Wisconsin’s families a central focus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
RAISING WISCONSIN ADVOCATED FOR
a significant state investment into child care and key health and well-being priorities during the 2023-25 state budget cycle. The coalition is moving forward with a strong focus on state investment into early care and education to ensure all children and families have access to affordable, high-quality care that also will support communities and the economy.