Our CEO’s Top PicksWhether you are new to strategic public financing or an experienced funding specialist, this collection of resources selected by our CEO will help you achieve your goals for funding programs and services for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Collection, Federal Funding, Fiscal Mapping, Sourcing Additional Funding, Strategic Public Financing, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsResources Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of 304 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives. Database National Trends in State Funding for Children and Youth An interactive database and national analysis that shows how much states spend on programs and services for children and youth. Publication National Voter Support for Funding Children’s Services Findings from our 2021 national poll about voters' views for funding children's programs and services. PowerPoint Deck Voters Will Tax Themselves for Kids Voters say giving children a strong start in life is as important to them as strengthening the economy. Video What Are Voter-Approved Children’s Funds? Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, where they exist, and how to create one for your community. Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed. Publication Funding Our Future: Generating State and Local Tax Revenue for Quality Early Care and Education A guide for early childhood leaders to help increase state and local revenue sources for quality early care and education Publication State-Enabling Legislation for Children’s Special Taxing Districts A primer on state laws to enable the creation of voter-approved children's funds More Resources Course Cost Modeling 101: Getting Real About the True Costs of Infant and Toddler Care Learn how to build a cost model that supports child care for children from birth to age 3. Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of 304 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives. Updates and Events Guest Blog June 12, 2025 Youth Development Is the Solution America Needs. Payouts from Social Media Lawsuits Can Provide the Funding. News March 20, 2025 Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids News January 29, 2025 State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of 304 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives.
Database National Trends in State Funding for Children and Youth An interactive database and national analysis that shows how much states spend on programs and services for children and youth.
Publication National Voter Support for Funding Children’s Services Findings from our 2021 national poll about voters' views for funding children's programs and services.
PowerPoint Deck Voters Will Tax Themselves for Kids Voters say giving children a strong start in life is as important to them as strengthening the economy.
Video What Are Voter-Approved Children’s Funds? Learn what voter-approved children's funds are, where they exist, and how to create one for your community.
Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed.
Publication Funding Our Future: Generating State and Local Tax Revenue for Quality Early Care and Education A guide for early childhood leaders to help increase state and local revenue sources for quality early care and education
Publication State-Enabling Legislation for Children’s Special Taxing Districts A primer on state laws to enable the creation of voter-approved children's funds
Course Cost Modeling 101: Getting Real About the True Costs of Infant and Toddler Care Learn how to build a cost model that supports child care for children from birth to age 3.
Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of 304 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives.
Guest Blog June 12, 2025 Youth Development Is the Solution America Needs. Payouts from Social Media Lawsuits Can Provide the Funding.
News March 20, 2025 Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids
News January 29, 2025 State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed