Press Releases & Testimony

Our united voice and strong relationships with legislators, policy makers, and key stakeholder partners at the state and federal levels amplify our members' voices and advocate for effective change. 

Below, you’ll find recent press releases we’ve released and testimony we and our member agencies have shared to shape state policy and create more responsive services and public support for children and families in Wisconsin.

2023

May

• Release: WAFCA Recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – Calling for Action
• Informational Testimony Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families 

April 

• Action Alert - Contact Legislators on State Budget Priorities (sample email text to copy/paste)

March 

• Informational Testimony Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention 

February

• Release: WAFCA Supports a State Budget that Improves the Continuum of Supports for Children and Families 
• Memo: Family First Prevention and Services Act Informational Hearing 

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