What Are 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. For more on how these funds work, where in the country they are located, and how to create one in your community, visit our voter-approved chidlren’s fund page.Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsFiled under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Publication State Legislation to Expand Local Options to Fund Children and Youth Learn how state legislation can expand or limit a community’s taxing authority and enable local leaders to create voter-approved children’s funds. 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. Updates and Events News October 14, 2026 Record Number of Dedicated Children’s Funds to Appear on Local Ballots 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 Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication State Legislation to Expand Local Options to Fund Children and Youth Learn how state legislation can expand or limit a community’s taxing authority and enable local leaders to create voter-approved children’s funds.
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.
Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL