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 Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development. Updates and Events News October 14, 2026 Record Number of Dedicated Children’s Funds to Appear on Local Ballots Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Insights May 12, 2026 Five Ways to Put Your Fiscal Map into Action 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.
Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development.
Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL