From Cradle to Career: Understanding the Federal Government’s Investment in Young People Every community must make strategic decisions about how and where to invest in children and youth. But to do this effectively, leaders must quickly make sense of an increasingly complex funding landscape. As we look across federal agencies, what do we currently know about federal funding programs and where our government prioritizes spending for children and youth? What are the spending trends for children and youth services across various developmental outcomes? How did the COVID-19 pandemic change the funding landscape—and what might we expect in the immediate future? Fortunately, we now have answers to these questions and more. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Federal Funding, Fiscal Mapping, Strategic Public Financing More Resources Publication Tracking the Flow of Federal Funding for Children and Youth An interactive chart that illustrates how federal funds flow through agencies and into communities Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of more than 320 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives. Updates and Events News September 25, 2024 Cincinnati Preschool Promise Encourages Fund Leaders to “Contribute the Most You Can” to Support Local Early Child Care Systems Success Story September 18, 2024 Poughkeepsie, NY, on the Journey to Sustainable Funding for Children and Youth Insights August 28, 2024 How Community Members, Advocates, and Policymakers Can Make the Most of the Remaining American Rescue Plan Dollars for Children and Youth Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication Tracking the Flow of Federal Funding for Children and Youth An interactive chart that illustrates how federal funds flow through agencies and into communities
Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of more than 320 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives.
News September 25, 2024 Cincinnati Preschool Promise Encourages Fund Leaders to “Contribute the Most You Can” to Support Local Early Child Care Systems
Success Story September 18, 2024 Poughkeepsie, NY, on the Journey to Sustainable Funding for Children and Youth
Insights August 28, 2024 How Community Members, Advocates, and Policymakers Can Make the Most of the Remaining American Rescue Plan Dollars for Children and Youth