THE IMPACT OF W-2
ON
CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND   FAMILIES
IN PORTAGE COUNTY, WI.

 

Date: Thursday, 4/22/99 8.00 - 3.30 p.m

Place: Laird Room, University Center, University of WIsconsin - Stevens  Point

Purpose: This Forum is aimed at examining the impact of W-2 on families,  providers, business community, child care, and community agencies. The   Forum will provide an opportunity to:

i. Identify the strengths, potentials, and gains of W-2 in Portage County

ii. Identify areas of challenge, losses and failure

iii. Educate participants about the specifics of W-2

iv. Formulate policy recommendations to enhance the implementation of W-2

 

To do these, there will be breakout sessions - Education, Child Care  Providers, Community Agencies, Business, Students to explore pertinent issues.

 

Keynote Speaker:   C.Y. Allen

Comments from Dr. Helen Godfrey and  Representative Julie Lassa

Registration Fee : $15

For further information, please contact any of the following people -

  Oluyomi Ogunnaike, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, UWSP  (715 -346 - 4742)

Lois Feinen, Director, MidWisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral (715 - 342 - 1788)

Susie Sprouse, Director, University Child Learning & Care Center, UWSP  (715 - 346 - 4370)

Michael Roth, UWSP Student Senator, Non-Traditional Students Office (715  - 346 - 2045)

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