The Early Childhood System Voters Want to Invest InWhile a decade of poll results shows consistent—and strong—voter support for public investments in early childhood care and education, policymakers continue to debate which early childhood services to prioritize, whether programs should target all children or some, and what “high quality” means to voters. Findings from a 2021 national poll commissioned by Children’s Funding Accelerator and an analysis of 56 other state, local, and national polls offer insights on these and other questions about voter support for early childhood services. The state and local poll examples included here represent consistent findings observed across our analysis. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Video Fund IRL: Turn Social Media Accountability into Youth Opportunity Learn how our national coalition, Fund IRL, is working to ensure that any payouts from social media lawsuits fund the programs that help young people thrive. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Nationwide Explore our chart detailing the type, amount, and purpose of more than 50 voter-approved children's funds across the country. Updates and Events 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 Interview February 25, 2026 King County, WA, Keeps Community at the Center with Best Starts for Kids Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Fund IRL: Turn Social Media Accountability into Youth Opportunity Learn how our national coalition, Fund IRL, is working to ensure that any payouts from social media lawsuits fund the programs that help young people thrive.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Nationwide Explore our chart detailing the type, amount, and purpose of more than 50 voter-approved children's funds across the country.
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth