History in Wisconsin: Who Was Missing and Why Is This Important?
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.
In the upcoming sessions, participants will learn about and receive resources on forming a parent/caregiver cabinet, using educator data and stories to improve policies, developing and implementing advocacy tools, and the lessons learned throughout this process. Participants will hear directly from those involved in driving sustainable and equity-focused systems change for Wisconsin’s children and families.
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Parents & Caregiver Voices: Why and How Did We Co-design an Advisory Cabinet?
Archived Webinar July 30, 2025
Parents and caregivers are experts on their child yet their voices are often missing when decisions impacting their family are made.
Under the Surface: Confronting Housing Access in Early Childhood
Archived Webinar July 16, 2025
Meet Monique Fountain Hanna: The BUILD Initiative’s Newest Staff Member
Blog June 30, 2025
The BUILD Initiative is thrilled to welcome Monique Fountain Hanna, MD, MPH, MBA, to our staff as Interim Director of State Services. Monique has over 23 years of experience transforming public health systems; driving health equity; overseeing the development of infant, maternal, and child health-serving systems; and advancing quality standards across the country.