About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Estimation and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
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Events

About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Estimation and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
  - View Our Resource Library
- Featured Collections
- Featured Resources
Updates
Events

Webinar information and photo of person putting a ballot in a box.

Event

January 16, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

For Local and State Advocates

The 2024 Election: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

On January 16, 2025, advocates behind ballot measures for voter-approved children’s fund campaigns that went to the ballot in 2024 shared insights...

Event

February 29, 2024 1:30 pm EST

For Local and State Advocates and Policymakers

How to Build Sustainable Funding for Kids: The Case for Children’s Funding Coordinators

In 2024, hundreds of millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funding will expire. This will leave cities, counties, and states scrambling to...

Event

October 3, 2023

For Invited Communities

Children’s Funding Institute 2023

The Children’s Funding Institute will return in person this year in San Antonio, TX, on October 3-5, 2023. The free (does not include travel,...