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Advocacy

Affordable Child Care Challenges Facing the Fox Valley

Lynn Coriano, Executive Director of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, is leading efforts to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our region: affordable child care. In a conversation with Insight, she shares her journey to Green Bay and how the Greater Fox Valley Child Care Alliance is pushing for

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News

Together for Families in the News

The recent unveiling of Together for Families: The Fox Valley Family Resource Center marks an exciting milestone for the community, aiming to provide essential support for families with young children. Located in the former Trout Museum of Art building, the center will offer a range of services including parenting classes,

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News

Historic Trout Museum to Become Future Family Resource Center

A press conference announcing the purchase of the historic Trout Museum of Art Building to outline plans for Together for Families: The Fox Valley Family Resource Center will take place at 10:00 am on Thursday August 22, 2024, inside the Trout Museum of Art: 111 W. College Ave. Appleton. Partners,

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Data & Reports

2023 HMG-WI Fidelity Report

The fidelity report presents our Help Me Grow – Wisconsin numbers reported to the National Center. These data points are collected and reported by all Help Me Grow programs nationwide to measure the program’s effectiveness. They serve as indicators of how well our Help Me Grow – Wisconsin system is

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Advocacy

Boosting Family Budgets: Governor Evers Signs Bill into Law

This summary provides an overview of an official press release, focusing on key advocacy initiatives relevant to First 5 Fox Valley. For a comprehensive review of the official document released on March 4, 2024 please click on the link provided here. Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin has signed Assembly Bill

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Advocacy

ARPA Dollars: F5FV’s Advocacy Impact

First 5 Fox Valley’s (F5FV) advocacy and leadership in early childhood development extend far beyond their local community. They participate on various task forces and advisory groups, both at the state and national levels, to discuss data-driven projects aimed at improving outcomes for young children. Their involvement in these initiatives

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News

First 5 Fox Valley Unveils 2024 Board of Directors

First 5 Fox Valley, a dedicated backbone organization committed to fostering the healthy development of young children in the Fox Valley area, is delighted to introduce the exceptional individuals who make up its esteemed 2024 Board of Directors. As a backbone organization, First 5 Fox Valley operates with a streamlined

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Advocacy

HBCDstudy.org: F5FV’s Role in Early Brain Research

As an advocate and leader in early childhood development, First 5 Fox Valley (F5FV) continually seeks to advance knowledge and research in critical areas. Their latest venture involves participation in the Healthy Brains and Child Development Study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and conducted at UW Madison. F5FV’s

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