Understanding Cost Models A cost model measures the true cost of equitably implementing, maintaining or expanding a program or service for kids. It examines a program’s requirements, staffing needs, employee wages and benefits, facility rent and utilities, number of expected participants, and other factors that influence costs to estimate how much money a state or community must spend to run a program. Depending on its format, the model also can provide cost variations based on policy changes and quality characteristics. 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, Cost Estimation and Modeling More Resources 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. Video How to Build Sustainable Funding for Kids: The Case for Children’s Funding Coordinators This webinar breaks down how children’s funding coordinators can champion meaningful and sustainable funding for children and youth in your communities. Updates and Events Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Interview February 13, 2024 Investing Early in Child Well-Being Gives King County Kids the “Best Start” Insights December 12, 2023 Investing in Pandemic Recovery for Children and Youth Will Require Long-Term Planning Beyond the American Rescue Plan Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
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.
Video How to Build Sustainable Funding for Kids: The Case for Children’s Funding Coordinators This webinar breaks down how children’s funding coordinators can champion meaningful and sustainable funding for children and youth in your communities.
Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed
Interview February 13, 2024 Investing Early in Child Well-Being Gives King County Kids the “Best Start”
Insights December 12, 2023 Investing in Pandemic Recovery for Children and Youth Will Require Long-Term Planning Beyond the American Rescue Plan