From Cradle to Career: Understanding the Federal Government’s Investment in Young PeopleEvery 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 FinancingMore Resources Collection Leaders and Champions: Find Your Role in Strategic Public Financing Find out how you can help your community fund programs and services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways. Publication Leaders and Champions: The Role of Program Providers in Strategic Public Financing How program providers can help communities fund services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways through strategic public financing. Updates and Events News November 5, 2026 Wins on Local Ballots Secure More Than $104 Million for Kids News October 28, 2026 Statewide Ballot Measures Could Put Local Children’s Funds in Jeopardy News October 14, 2026 Record Number of Dedicated Children’s Funds to Appear on Local Ballots Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Collection Leaders and Champions: Find Your Role in Strategic Public Financing Find out how you can help your community fund programs and services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways.
Publication Leaders and Champions: The Role of Program Providers in Strategic Public Financing How program providers can help communities fund services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways through strategic public financing.