About
- Team
- History
- Our Funders
- Careers
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- Contact Us
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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- Featured Resources
Updates
Events

About
- Team
- History
- Our Funders
- Careers
- Press
- Contact Us
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

Carlissa Perry

Operations and Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Carlissa joined Children’s Funding Project as the operations and human resources administrative assistant in 2023. In her current role, she aids in the internal support of personnel and streamlining processes for the organization.

Before joining Children’s Funding Project, Carlissa worked as an HR assistant for the county of Wayne in Detroit, Michigan, where she assisted with payroll functions, clerical support, and maintaining personnel files to ensure compliance.

Carlissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in fashion design from Wade College and is currently studying for her associate professional in human resources certification from HRCI. In her free time, Carlissa enjoys traveling, fine dining, creative activities, and spending time with her family and friends.