Voter-Approved Children’s Funds A voter-approved children’s fund refers to local public revenue that is dedicated to children’s services in an election by the voters. These types of funds also are calledlocal dedicated funds,Children’s Services Councils (in Florida),Children’s Services Funds (in Missouri),Strong Start (San Miguel County, CO) or Right Start (Summit County, CO),Best Starts for Kids (King County, WA),Early Childhood Millage (in Kent County, MI), orsimply children’s funds.These funds support a variety of programs and services for children and youth includingprenatal and infant health and development services;child care and early education programs;after-school and summer programs;youth mentorship, leadership, and career support;mental health, behavioral health, and wellness support; andother programs and services typically provided outside of core school-day hours.Voter-approved children’s funds do not support the general operating budget for K-12 public schools since school districts typically receive funding from other designated local, state, and federal sources. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s Funds 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