Wiskids Count 2007

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Introduction
A child’s relationships with his parents, caregivers and other significant adults form the basis of how he experiences the world. Experience and research underscore the critical importance of the quality of the attachment between children and their parents and between children and their caregivers. A solid and healthy attachment with primary caregivers forms the foundation for all future relationships. When a child experiences a stable, warm and nurturing relationship; a safe environment; unconditional love; and appropriate guidance and discipline with the adults in her life, she will develop self confidence, the capacity to control her own emotions, and empathy for others – all skills critical for later success.

Sadly, in every corner of our state, there are families who, due to multiple barriers such as substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, homelessness and poverty, are unable to provide this critical nurturing and stability. For an alarming number of children in Wisconsin, the home, family or neighborhood is not a safe, nurturing place. For these children, the trauma of abuse and neglect is interfering with their healthy brain development and jeopardizing their futures. The system of services created to provide protection to children whose family cannot is the child welfare system.

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To order a copy of the 2007 WISKIDS Count Data Book for $5.00, please contact Wenona Wolf by telephone: (608) 284-0580, ext. 304 or email: wwolf@wccf.org