LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs

WISCONSIN 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Child Protection
Partner with Third Party Experts to provide Praesidium Accreditation to all Ys across the state.

Mental Health
Implement the Community Care Model of Mental Health Program at YMCAs across the state.

Child Care Funding
Support high-quality child care and continuation of the Department of Children and Families Child Care Counts program.

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MINNESOTA 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 

Childcare Support | HF 3681 & SF 3790
The Y supports legislation that increases funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCFBG), assists families with the cost of childcare, and promotes high-quality training for childcare professionals.

Improving Mental Health
The Y is empowering individuals and communities to provide informal, community-based mental health support, promote mental well-being, and reduce the risk and impact of mental illness

Trusted Community Partner
Our branches are deeply integrated into local communities. Y staff are neighbors, family members, and friends. For more than 150 years, we have worked to strengthen communities by connecting people to their potential, purpose, and each other.

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YMCA of the USA 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 

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