Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them SucceedHoward Hayes is the assistant director of youth and community development at Goodman Community Center in Madison, WI, and Arthur Morgan is the family advocacy manager. Together, they are helping Madison’s youth succeed through the thriving Lussier LOFT Teen Center, which offers after-school and summer programs for middle school and high school aged youth. Children’s Funding Project CEO Elizabeth Gaines worked with Hayes and Morgan early in her career when she led some of the after-school and community-based youth programs at Goodman Community Center. She recently spoke with the two leaders about their ongoing work at the community center, the needs and challenges youth face, and creative ways communities can support young people.Filed under:Youth, Advocates/Intermediaries, Video, Strategic Public FinancingFiled under:Youth, Advocates/Intermediaries, Video, Strategic Public FinancingMore Resources Video Mapping the Money, Building the Vision: Strategic Public Financing 101 with Native Communities Learn more about an upcoming training created by and for Tribal citizens to improve funding for Native children and youth. Video What Comes Next: Organizing for Youth Investment in the Social Media Litigation Landscape Learn about the latest developments in the current lawsuits against social media companies and how advocates can build relationships and shape youth investment priorities now. 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!
Video Mapping the Money, Building the Vision: Strategic Public Financing 101 with Native Communities Learn more about an upcoming training created by and for Tribal citizens to improve funding for Native children and youth.
Video What Comes Next: Organizing for Youth Investment in the Social Media Litigation Landscape Learn about the latest developments in the current lawsuits against social media companies and how advocates can build relationships and shape youth investment priorities now.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth