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Community Resources

Watch this page grow as we add links to resources supporting our network outcomes.
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Community Engagement

​We need You: Your Knowledge. Your experiences. Your skills. YOU!
Join us for a conversation as we take action to be a model community that builds partnerships through awareness, trust and relationships to support the success of children and families. 

These are free, casual gatherings open to all Kenosha Community members. Questions? Contact Building Our Future at info@buildingourfuturekc.org

Lincoln Park CommUNITY Conversations meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 PM virtually.  Sign up now on our Facebook Events page.

Wilson Heights CommUNITY Conversations meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM virtually.  Sign up now on our Facebook Events page.
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Data & Continuous Improvement

Data and continuous improvement are key pillars to Building Our Future's approach.  We support partners in their use, collection, and analysis of data. BOF is working on a series of data handouts that partners can use to guide their work.  Those handouts include:
  • What to Consider for Surveys will help you determine if, and when, a survey is the best method to collecting information. 
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  • Best Practices in Survey Design provides recommendations and suggestions to help you design your survey and get the best results possible. ​
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  • What to Consider for Focus Groups will help you determine if, and when, a focus group is the best method to collecting information. 
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Smart Beginnings

IMPACT 2-1-1
IMPACT 2-1-1 is a 24-hour central access point for people in need. Its free, confidential helpline and online resource directory make it easy for parents, caregivers, or any Kenosha County resident to get connected to local information, agencies, and assistance. Translation service is available for over 200 languages. Simply dial 2-1-1 from your phone, or text your zip code to 898-211. To view online resources visit https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/.
Bright by Text
Bright by Text sends free text messages with easy, practical tips and activities right to your cell phone. The program is for anyone who cares for and loves a child, prenatally through age 8: parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, babysitters, aunties, uncles, neighbors, friends, teachers, and more.  The text messages come from trusted partners like PBS and Sesame Street, and from Kenosha partners like Building Our Future, Kenosha Public Library, KUSD, and the Health Department.  Messages are targeted to your child's age and include information on development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more.  You can sign up here. 
Know & Go!
Know & Go! has been designed to help families identify Early Childhood resources in Kenosha County, whether it's finding community events or finding professionals to help you with your child.  Having a connection with community resources provides an added level of support that guarantees satisfactory learning and developmental programs.  Know & Go! is dedicated to helping you and your family. Download the Know & Go! app in ​Google Play or iTunes.
ASQ-3
The Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®-3) pinpoints developmental progress in children between the ages of one month to 5 ½ years. Its success lies in its parent-centric approach and inherent ease-of-use—a combination that has made it the most widely used developmental screener across the globe. Parents or caregivers in Kenosha County can take the ASQ-3 for free by clicking here.

LEARN THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY.
As a parent, you already have what it takes to help your young child learn and grow. Watch your child’s amazing progress by tracking his or her developmental milestones —how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves – and sharing that progress with your child’s doctor at every check-up. Use these free tools to help you track your child's progress. 
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School Success
Readers Are Leaders 
Building Our Future is supporting the United Way of Kenosha County in its tutoring program, Readers Are Leaders. Schools served by Readers Are Leaders in 2019-2020 include McKinley Elementary, Brass Community School, Wilson Elementary, EBSOLA - Creative Arts and Forest Park Elementary.

​Community volunteers are matched with children in kindergarten through third grade to work one-one-one for 30 minutes each week during the school year (October - May). For more information, visit https://www.kenoshaunitedway.org/readers-are-leaders-tutoring-program
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High School Completion
More Resources Coming Soon
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College & Career Readiness
More Resources Coming Soon

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Our Mission:


Together we will engage our community to provide an environment in which all contribute and excel

​Our Vision:
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Everyone achieving personal potential from cradle to career

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Approach
    • Work
    • Investors
    • Boards
    • Staff
    • Values
    • Contact Us
  • Data and Resources
    • Data >
      • County Overview
      • Smart Beginnings
      • School Success
      • High School Completion
      • College & Career Readiness
      • Technical Notes
    • Community Resources
    • News
    • Reports
  • Networks
    • Community Engagement
    • Smart Beginnings
    • Early Grade Reading
    • Education, Career & College Readiness
    • Postsecondary Access & Completion
  • Get Involved
  • Donate