Fathers play a crucial role in their children’s lives, contributing significantly to their development and well-being. Despite this, fathers are often underserved in parenting and family outreach programs. Five years ago, the Family Engagement and Relationships Program within the Human Development & Relationships Institute identified a gap in services specifically designed for fathers. With leadership […]
End-of-life planning can be an intimidating and emotional process, which may explain why only 37% of Americans have completed Advance Care Directives. In Wisconsin, the situation is similar, with only 40% of those aged 65 and older having completed Advance Directives, and just 63% of those aged 85 and older. A 2018 needs assessment highlighted […]
Our programs effectively support people in Wisconsin with important financial decisions. For example, the great majority of participants (87%, RRFF) learned to track their income and expenses, and the vast majority (78% Rent Smart) reported that it will help them obtain appropriate housing. Our programs also effectively support frontline workers. For example, 92% (EFC) of […]
End of life planning can be an intimidating process. It can also be confusing and emotional, which may explain why only 37% of Americans have completed Advance Care Directives. In 2018, UW Health indicated that out of 41,000 patients, only 40% of those 65 and older had completed Advance Directives, and of those 85 and […]
Wisconsin ranks at the bottom of most metrics related to economic racial inequities. In an annual survey using data from multiple federal agencies, Wisconsin ranks 50th in racial equality among the 50 states (as measured across 21 metrics; only the District of Columbia ranks lower). Wisconsin data also show that between 2000 and 2019, the […]
All Wisconsin children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Thriving childhoods are largely driven by everyday interactions with nurturing parents and caregivers. When parents feel confident in their caregiving role, they lay the foundation for their children to flourish across the lifespan. Anyone raising children can benefit from research-based parenting practices applicable to […]
