Assembly Bill 711 proposes an increase in general purpose revenue to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to enhance funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program. This program provides grants aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect by offering home visitation services to parents eligible for Medical Assistance who are identified as at risk for poor birth outcomes or potential child abuse or neglect.

Specifically, the bill includes a provision to increase the appropriation for the home visitation program by $1,200,000 for the fiscal year 2026-27, as outlined in the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the DCF. This funding increase is intended to bolster the support provided through the Family Foundations program, thereby improving resources available for at-risk families in Wisconsin.