National Voter Support for Funding Children’s ServicesMore than 80% of voters believe that creating equitable opportunities for children to get a strong start in life should be one of the highest priorities for government—and they are willing to raise their own local taxes to make those opportunities possible. This finding, and others about voters’ attitudes toward funding for children and youth services, comes from a 2021 national poll of U.S. voters who participated in the 2020 election, commissioned by Children’s Funding Accelerator and conducted by FM3 Research in August 2021. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Portland, OR The Portland Children’s Levy was created to invest in proven, cost-effective strategies that strengthen children’s well-being and long-term success. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Alachua County, FL The Children’s Trust of Alachua County funds a coordinated system of community services designed to help children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families thrive. 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 Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Portland, OR The Portland Children’s Levy was created to invest in proven, cost-effective strategies that strengthen children’s well-being and long-term success.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Alachua County, FL The Children’s Trust of Alachua County funds a coordinated system of community services designed to help children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families thrive.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth