The 2024 Election: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Voter-Approved Children’s FundsOn January 16, 2025, advocates behind the campaigns for voter-approved children’s funds that went to the ballot in 2024 shared insights into their campaign process and timeline—from building a base of motivated supporters, to designing policy and crafting a ballot measure, to running a full-fledged electoral campaign during a national election cycle. Children’s Funding Project and Funding the Next Generation staff members also provided details about how we supported these campaigns, highlighted opportunities to learn from experts in this field (including the 2025 Children’s Funding Institute), and discussed the path forward for local advocates in the children’s funding movement.Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsFiled under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Portland, OR The Portland Children’s Levy was created to invest in proven, cost-effective strategies that strengthen children’s well-being and long-term success. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Alachua County, FL The Children’s Trust of Alachua County funds a coordinated system of community services designed to help children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families thrive. Updates and Events Insights May 12, 2026 Five Ways to Put Your Fiscal Map into Action Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth News March 26, 2026 In a Tough Fiscal Moment, States Look to Raise Revenue and Kids Have a Stake Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Portland, OR The Portland Children’s Levy was created to invest in proven, cost-effective strategies that strengthen children’s well-being and long-term success.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Alachua County, FL The Children’s Trust of Alachua County funds a coordinated system of community services designed to help children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families thrive.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth