“The Literacy Link project is an example of how the University of Wisconsin is fulfilling its mission to develop human resources beyond the boundaries of its campuses while improving the human condition.”
– Ray Cross, Former University of Wisconsin System President
The Literacy Link is a program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension. We bring evidence-informed literacy and learning opportunities to young children who have a parent or caregiver involved in local correctional systems. In 2017, Extension educators in the Human Development and Relationships Institute began The Literacy Link in Buffalo, Dane, Pepin and Racine Counties. Since then, The Literacy Link has expanded into Ashland, Bayfield, Dunn, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Chippewa Counties. With continuing support, we will expand into additional counties.
Extension educators leading the project include:
Mary Campbell Wood, Buffalo, Dunn and Pepin Counties
Ronda Davis, Statewide Coordinator
Luisa Gerasimo, Dunn County
Cath Tease, Manitowoc County
Heidi Ungrodt, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett and Sawyer Counties
Ciara Walker-Morgan, Milwaukee County
Jeanne Walsh, Chippewa County
Pam Wedig-Kirsch, Racine and Kenosha Counties