Areas of Impact

Every funding decision we make is weighed against our three Areas of Impact. We believe these values are the key to affecting positive change for young children and families for generations to come.

More pro-young child and family political advocates, voters, candidates, and winning candidates

  • More advocates reach voters who support pro-child policies
  • Candidates go on-record prioritizing families
  • Pro-child governors and legislators get elected

Building the political power young children deserve

More pro-child and family legislation and funding

  • More pro-child and family policies are introduced and become law
  • State funding for young children is protected when under threat
  • New funding for early childhood is secured

Turning advocacy into policy wins

More Capacity for Political Advocacy for Young Children and Families

  • New 501(c)(4) organizations are created
  • Existing organizations expand their reach and impact

Strengthening the movement that sustains change