Resources

Join us in shaping a brighter future for the next generation

Access the tools, knowledge, and community support needed to drive meaningful change. Together, we can ensure that our communities prioritize and fund the services that children and youth need to thrive.

Ballot Measure Campaigns

Would include – Neutralizing opposition, Timeline, Budget, Communication, Fundraising, Endorsements and allies, Structure

Budget Advocacy

Understanding local budgets, Advocacy strategies, Reforming the budget process, What to ask for?, Participatory budgeting

City Departments & Offices for Children and Youth

Would include – Creating a department, Report on California departments, Policy leadership, Strategic use of dedicated funds.

Legal Issues and Decisions

Latest court cases, Recent relevant state measures, Legalities of non-profit advocacy and lobbying

Organizing

Would include – Youth organizing, Parent organizing, Using elections to organize, Building coalitions, Communication

Pre-campaign Work

Would include – Local policy agendas, Timelines and steps, Drafting a measure, Polling, Revenue options, Assessing the political landscape, Collecting signatures