Local Dedicated Children’s Funds and Recessions: How to Create, Reauthorize, and Maintain Your Fund in the Face of economic AdversityAn 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. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Publication Leaders and Champions: The Role of Intermediaries in Strategic Public Financing How intermediaries can help communities fund services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways through strategic public financing. 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. 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 Leaders and Champions: The Role of Intermediaries in Strategic Public Financing How intermediaries can help communities fund services for children and youth in sustainable and equitable ways through strategic public financing.
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.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth