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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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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 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

An introductory report of the challenges faced and lessons learned by voter-approved children’s funds that were created, reauthorized, or maintained during the financial crisis of 2008 and the Great Recession that followed.

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Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

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The 2024 Election: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

Advocates and experts share insights into the campaign processes, successes, and challenges behind ballot measures to create voter-approved children's funds.

Group of people in a variation of age ranges between adults and children posing together on a sports field.

Publication

Last Vote to First Dollar Toolkit

An implementation toolkit to help leaders of new voter-approved children's funds set their funds up for success

Updates and Events

A diverse group of kids all facing the camera arm-in-arm under the sunshine.

Insights

December 11, 2024

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

High school student sitting away from friends, isolated with face buried in phone screen.

Insights

November 11, 2024

After-School Programs Offer an Antidote to Social Media Harms. Big Tech Settlements Should Foot the Bill.

Children's Funding Project staff team posing together while boosting a ballot measure.

News

November 6, 2024

Voters in Local Communities Approve Up to $133 Million for Kids in the 2024 Election

Local Dedicated Children’s Funds and Recessions: How to Create, Reauthorize, and Maintain Your Fund in the Face of economic Adversity

A look at how voter-approved children's funds have been created, reauthorized, and maintained during recessions.

More Resources

The 2024 Election: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

Last Vote to First Dollar Toolkit

Updates and Events

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

After-School Programs Offer an Antidote to Social Media Harms. Big Tech Settlements Should Foot the Bill.

Voters in Local Communities Approve Up to $133 Million for Kids in the 2024 Election

Local Dedicated Children’s Funds and Recessions: How to Create, Reauthorize, and Maintain Your Fund in the Face of economic Adversity

A look at how voter-approved children's funds have been created, reauthorized, and maintained during recessions.

More Resources

The 2024 Election: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

Last Vote to First Dollar Toolkit

Updates and Events

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

After-School Programs Offer an Antidote to Social Media Harms. Big Tech Settlements Should Foot the Bill.

Voters in Local Communities Approve Up to $133 Million for Kids in the 2024 Election

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