Family Impact Seminars convene policymakers to discuss pressing policy issues and how they impact families.
The Family Impact Seminar program is rooted in the belief that good government ought to be based on hard evidence drawn from rigorous research and analysis. For each seminar, lawmakers on the Advisory Board come together to select a relevant bi-partisan issue area that the seminar should address. Past seminars have looked at workforce development, childcare, juvenile justice, health care, and homelessness. For 40 years, the Family Impact Seminars have provided high-quality, objective information to policymakers and examined how policies affect families.
Testimonials
Recent topics
Financial Inclusion and the Financial Health of Wisconsinites
February 5, 2024Rebuilding Wisconsin’s Child Care Infrastructure
February 8, 2022Opportunities for Strengthening Wisconsin’s Workforce
January 31, 2018
Advisory Board
- Rep. Jill Billings
- Rep. David Murphy
- Rep. Patrick Snyder
- Sen. LaTonya Johnson
- Sen. Patrick Testin
- Vacancies to be filled in the 2025-2026 Legislature
The Family Impact Seminars are an initiative of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, with generous financial support from the UW–Madison Chancellor’s Office and Phyllis M. Northway Fund.
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