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- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Analysis and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
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About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities and states pursue dedicated public funding for kids.
- Cost Analysis and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
  - View Our Resource Library
- Featured Collections
- Featured Resources
Updates
Events

This policy brief shines light on 10 innovative methods to finance services for children and youth. Some of these methods have been successfully implemented by communities while others are strategies that should be considered as we look to use all the tools available to prepare America’s youth for the future.

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Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Sourcing Additional Funding

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Video

Public Financing in Times of Uncertainty

Presenters share strategies for confronting challenges kids' programs and services face during these unstable political times.

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Publication

Travis County Votes “Yes” for Affordable Child Care

Advocates in Travis County, TX, won a ballot measure in 2024 that will provide more than $75 million annually to fund services for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.

Updates and Events

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News

March 20, 2025

Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids

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News

January 29, 2025

State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed

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Insights

December 11, 2024

Reflecting on a Year of Accomplishments for Children and Youth—and Preparing for a New Political Climate

Innovative Financing to Expand Programming and Services So Children Can Thrive

Ten strategies for how communities can source additional funding for children and youth.

More Resources

Public Financing in Times of Uncertainty

Travis County Votes “Yes” for Affordable Child Care

Updates and Events

Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids

State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed

Reflecting on a Year of Accomplishments for Children and Youth—and Preparing for a New Political Climate

Innovative Financing to Expand Programming and Services So Children Can Thrive

Ten strategies for how communities can source additional funding for children and youth.

More Resources

Public Financing in Times of Uncertainty

Travis County Votes “Yes” for Affordable Child Care

Updates and Events

Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids

State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed

Reflecting on a Year of Accomplishments for Children and Youth—and Preparing for a New Political Climate

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