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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 Estimation and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
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- View Our Featured ResourcesOur tools and resources help local, state, and Native leaders identify sustainable ways to fund their goals for kids.
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About
- Team
- History
- Our Funders
- Careers
- Press
- Contact Us
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 Estimation 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

Publication

Leaders and Champions: The Role of State Legislators in Strategic Public Financing

How state legislators can help communities fund services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways through strategic public financing.

Voters want to see their state and local governments invest more resources in child care, youth mental health services, out-of-school programs, and other opportunities for children and youth. Consequently, visionary state legislators have led and/or championed sustainable public revenue sources that support critical programs and services for children and youth.

Filed under:

Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, 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

Group of legislators and supporters holding signs for the Affordable Childcare Now campaign in Austin, TX.

News

October 23, 2024

Five Communities Seek Dedicated Funding for Kids on the November Ballot

Woman holding up a baby and they are looking at each other smiling.

Success Story

October 9, 2024

Laying the Groundwork for Strategic Public Financing Success in Austin, TX

People meeting in a conference room with Cincinnati Preschool Promise projected on a screen.