When Addiction Risks Child Safety, Grants Boost Women Entrepreneurs

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A detective and a social worker explain when addiction can threaten the safety of children and how families can address the problem. Then, we discuss a new push in western Wisconsin to help more women start small businesses.

Featured in this Show

  • How Drug Addiction Affects Children

    Drugs and alcohol fuel addictions across Wisconsin and affect the children of those struggling, too. We talk with a detective and social worker about drug endangered children, learn how to spot a child in trouble, and explore solutions to the issue.

  • Grant Expands To Help More Women In Small Business

    A grant in western Wisconsin is expanding to help more women start small businesses. We talk with the grant’s founder about how the money will be used. Plus, we take stock of small businesses across Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Michael Osmond Guest
  • Amy Reggin Guest
  • Rebecca Cooke Guest