Funding Our Kids 101We want everyone to become an expert on funding for children and youth. This collection of fact sheets and other resources will give you the basic information about how funding for child- and youth-serving programs works.Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Collection, Cost Analysis and Modeling, Fiscal Mapping, Strategic Public Financing, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsResources Publication Understanding Strategic Public Financing What is strategic public financing and how can it help your community? Publication Blending and Braiding Learn what blending and braiding are and how they can amplify funding streams. Publication The A-Zs of Creating a Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Checklist for creating a voter-approved children's fund in your community. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, who creates them, and the purpose they serve. Publication Understanding Fiscal Maps Learn what a fiscal map is, why your community should create one, and how to begin. Publication Understanding Cost Models Learn what a cost model is, why your community should create one, and how to begin. Strategic Public Financing Glossary of Terms Key terms to help you understand strategic public financing Video What Are Voter-Approved Children’s Funds? Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, where they exist, and how to create one for your community. More Resources Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Escambia County, FL The Escambia Children’s Trust aims to improve outcomes for children and youth by funding early learning, development services, health care, out-of-school programs, mental health programs, and family support services. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: San Miguel County, CO Strong Start was created to ensure that all children from birth to kindergarten have access to high-quality, affordable early childhood care and education in San Miguel County, CO. 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 Understanding Strategic Public Financing What is strategic public financing and how can it help your community?
Publication Blending and Braiding Learn what blending and braiding are and how they can amplify funding streams.
Publication The A-Zs of Creating a Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Checklist for creating a voter-approved children's fund in your community.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, who creates them, and the purpose they serve.
Publication Understanding Fiscal Maps Learn what a fiscal map is, why your community should create one, and how to begin.
Publication Understanding Cost Models Learn what a cost model is, why your community should create one, and how to begin.
Strategic Public Financing Glossary of Terms Key terms to help you understand strategic public financing
Video What Are Voter-Approved Children’s Funds? Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, where they exist, and how to create one for your community.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Escambia County, FL The Escambia Children’s Trust aims to improve outcomes for children and youth by funding early learning, development services, health care, out-of-school programs, mental health programs, and family support services.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: San Miguel County, CO Strong Start was created to ensure that all children from birth to kindergarten have access to high-quality, affordable early childhood care and education in San Miguel County, CO.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth