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Parents & Caregiver Voices: Why and How Did We Co-design an Advisory Cabinet?

July 24
3:00 PM EDT

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Parents and caregivers are experts on their child yet their voices are often missing when decisions impacting their family are made. In this session, we will explore how to create a Parent/Caregiver Advisory Cabinet that empowers parents and caregivers as active partners in decision-making. Learn strategies for building a diverse, inclusive, and effective advisory group, and discover how co-creating with families can lead to more responsive, equitable, and impactful initiatives. Together, we can strengthen community connections, elevate voices that are often unheard, and ensure that policies reflect the real needs of children and families. Hear from parents about their experience and messages for policymakers across the nation.

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History in Wisconsin: Who Was Missing and Why Is This Important?

Archived Meeting Resources July 24, 2025

We launched an engaging and transformative mini-series focused on the power of collaboration in shaping policies and programs that impact children and families. Parents, educators, community leaders, researchers, and advocacy leaders from across Wisconsin began sharing their stories about supporting systems change in early care and education. In this session, we discussed Wisconsin's history, identified who was absent from the conversation, and explored why their involvement is crucial.