A Coalition of Caring: How Wisconsin Advocates Are Building a System of Child Care for Infants and Toddlers Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) has served the needs of children, families, and child care providers for more than 45 years. In recent years, WECA gained momentum in addressing the state’s pressing child care needs by pursuing two key approaches: (1) building a cross-sector coalition of advocates and (2) identifying goals and developing a strategic financing plan necessary to achieve their goals. Strategic financing work details the true costs of child care and maps existing funding sources available to support services for children and families. By comparing true costs alongside existing funds, communities identify critical areas and inequities to address, and advocates can then organize their efforts to increase investments. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Strategic Public Financing More Resources Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund. Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed. Updates and Events News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund.
Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed.
News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds
Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu
Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed