Voters Will Tax Themselves for KidsMore 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 slide deck includes findings from a 2021 national poll of U.S. voters about their attitudes toward funding for children and youth services that advocates can use to demonstrate voter support for funding children’s programs. Download Slides Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, PowerPoint Deck, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development. Updates and Events Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL 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 Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development.
Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth