Unlocking Wisconsin Shares

Insights into the State’s Child Care Subsidy

At a time when child care costs are on the rise, subsidy programs like Wisconsin Shares are critical. Yet only half of Milwaukee’s eligible families participate in the program. Milwaukee Succeeds surveyed parents and caregivers across the city to better understand the barriers. Download the infographic (en español) to discover:

  • The impact of Wisconsin Shares

  • A breakdown of how families pay for child care

  • Why families aren’t using the subsidy

  • Suggested improvements for the program

Take a deeper look at the data with our inclusive full report. (En español)