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Child Safety

All kids deserve a safe and nurturing upbringing. Child safety encompasses physical safety, but also safety in the home and in the neighborhood. In an effort to make sure that all children have the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment, WCCF has been involved in a variety of measures, from ensuring that kids are riding in proper carseats to making sure that newborn parents and caretakers of babies are educated in the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. We regularly support measures to protect kids from gun violence and monitor legislation governing child welfare issues. This project is largely shaped by the legislation introduced in any given session which affects kids and their safe and healthy development.

Recent News WCCF testified in favor of restricting cell phone use by new teenage drivers.  To see WCCF testimony, click here. New child safety changes go into effect June 1, 2006. See, "Safe Kids Update: Kids in Cars," English or Spanish, a printable flier available to use as guide for parents and drivers.

Project Goals

Every child will grow up in a safe home and neighborhood.

Legislation passed in Wisconsin will make this a safer state for children to develop and grow.

WisKids Fact

Food insecurity is a real risk factor for kids’ healthy development and ability to thrive in school. Less than one third of the children eligible for free and reduced lunch in Wisconsin in 2003 were actually enrolled in the program. A full 71% of eligible kids were not enrolled.

Project Staff

Wendy Henderson: Policy Analyst contact