This week, Building Our Future joined community partners, families, and local leaders in celebrating the Week of the Young Child—a national recognition of early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the critical role they play in shaping our future.

We were proud to join County Executive Samantha Kerkman at the new KPL Kids Library at Uptown Lofts, hosted by the Kenosha Public Library. This beautiful, kid-friendly space is a shining example of what’s possible when a community comes together to support our youngest learners.

The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as National Library Week and Week of the Young Child overlapped—highlighting the power of access, literacy, and connection.

Thank you to the Kenosha Public Library team—especially Brandi Cummings—for your continued partnership and for creating spaces where children feel safe, curious, and empowered to explore.
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Together, we’re laying the foundation for a stronger future for every child in Kenosha.

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As we celebrate the 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝, we’re proud to be part of the Wisconsin Partnership alongside Achieve Brown County, Higher Expectations for Racine County, and Milwaukee Succeeds.

Together, we’re advocating for:

• Dedicated child care funding
• Higher wages for early educators
• Support for families through WI Shares
• Investment in early literacy

Learn more about the partnership: https://www.buildingourfuturekc.org/wisconsin-partnership...

Together, we’re putting 10,000 more Wisconsin children on a path to success by 2030.

Calling all Early Childhood Educators! Join us for the Smart Beginnings: ECE meeting on April 15th at 12:30 PM on Zoom. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate!
For more details, contact Maggie Campbell, Director of Strategic Initiatives.