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EventsRaising Wisconsin hosts webinars, in-person sessions, and other events designed to inform audiences across the state on the importance of state investment into early care and education. Bookmark and check this page for upcoming events and relevant registration information.
Monthly Parent-Provider Advocacy Activities
Through monthly parent-provider activities, we’re building a unified voice to show Wisconsin’s leaders the vital role child care plays in everyday lives. Each activity is a hands-on way for families, early educators, and advocates to share their stories, values, and hopes, sending a clear message that the time to support child care with a significant state investment is NOW.
Early educators, download this resource that includes monthly themes to engage parents and families in advocacy storytelling – each has a monthly social media hashtag, so take photos of your submitted pieces, post on social media, and tag WECA and Raising Wisconsin.
PAST EVENTS
Governor’s Budget Listening Sessions
Attend 2025-27 state budget listening sessions to help inform Gov. Tony Evers on what’s impacting communities most and what resources are needed to help continue to build thriving communities, including investment into early care and education.
2025 Child Care Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Join Wisconsin Early Childhood Association and Wisconsin Head Start Association for Child Care Advocacy Day! We will host a morning of speakers and training to prepare for legislative visits at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club. In the afternoon, attendees will go over to the Wisconsin State Capitol to meet with their state representatives and senators to discuss the importance of high-quality early care and education. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, learn about important issues in child care, and make your voice heard. Together, we can work towards creating a better future for children everywhere. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of something meaningful!
Attend a Joint Committee on Finance Public Hearing
The time is NOW to advocate for state budget funding for child care – we need providers, parents, employers, and community leaders to attend the upcoming public hearings on the budget in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward, and Wausau to tell key state legislators the importance of continued funding to support the sector.
Wednesday, April 2 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
Kaukauna High School
Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4)
1701 County Road CE
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Friday, April 4 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Exposition Center
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Parking at Gate 4
Monday, April 28 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
Hayward High School Auditorium
10320 Greenwood Lane
Hayward, WI 54843
Tuesday, April 29 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
Northcentral Technical College
Center for Health Sciences
1000 West Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401