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- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities pursue dedicated public funding for kids at the ballot.
- Cost Analysis and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
- Native Children’s Funding ProjectWe help Native nations create sustainable funding for Native children and youth.
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About
Our Work
- Learn About Our WorkThrough strategic public financing we help communities, states, and Native nations ensure that all children thrive.
- Strategic Public FinancingWe develop strategic public financing plans that sustain investments for kids.
- Sourcing Additional FundingWe help leaders determine which funding options are viable in their context.
- Fiscal MappingWe analyze existing funding sources and coach local leaders on budget data.
- Voter-Approved Children’s FundsWe help communities pursue dedicated public funding for kids at the ballot.
- Cost Analysis and ModelingWe identify the true cost of services to help communities reach their goals.
- Native Children’s Funding ProjectWe help Native nations create sustainable funding for Native children and youth.
Impact
Resources
- View Our Resource LibraryVisit our resource library to explore all our tools, case studies, fact sheets, and custom resource collections.
- Featured Resources
- New Resources
Updates
Events

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Playing Our Part: The Role of Intermediaries in Financing Children’s Services

How intermediaries can support the process of funding children and youth services.

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Innovative Financing to Expand Programming and Services So Children Can Thrive

Ten strategies for how communities can source additional funding for children and youth.

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Local Dedicated Children’s Funds and Recessions: How to Create, Reauthorize, and Maintain Your Fund in the Face of economic Adversity

A look at how voter-approved children's funds have been created, reauthorized, and maintained during recessions.

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Children’s Cabinet Toolkit: A Roadmap for Getting Started in Your Community

A guide for local leaders to understand and launch a children's cabinet in their community.

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State-Enabling Legislation for Children’s Special Taxing Districts

A primer on state laws to enable the creation of voter-approved children's funds

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Funding Our Future: Generating State and Local Tax Revenue for Quality Early Care and Education

A guide for early childhood leaders to help increase state and local revenue sources for quality early care and education

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Prioritizing Our Future: How Cities and States Dedicate Funds for Early Care and Education

A report on successful examples of localities and states raising public, dedicated funding for young children.

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Creating Local Dedicated Funding Streams: A Guide to Planning a Local Initiative to Fund Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families

A guide to planning a local initiative to fund services for children, youth, and their families.

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Funding the Next Generation: A Children’s Fund Campaign Manual

A manual for political campaigns pursuing a voter-approved children's fund.