Child-Centered Governance in Action
In 2026, the National League of Cities and UNICEF USA surveyed more than 300 municipalities to learn how communities are adopting Child-Centered Governance (CCG) practices. These practices can help cities, counties and states consider children’s best interests and voices when making decisions, shaping policies and allocating public funds.
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- 74.2% (285/384) of surveyed municipalities report at least one CCG practice currently in practice.
- 59.9% (230/384) report a youth council or advisory body currently in practice, making it the most commonly reported of the five approaches.
- 44.5% (171/384) report two or more CCG practices currently in practice.
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About this Data
The dashboard presents self-reported responses from municipalities participating in a National League of Cities and UNICEF USA survey.
Responses reflect practices municipalities reported as in practice, in planning or not currently active at the time of the survey. The findings represent participating municipalities and should not be interpreted as estimates for all U.S. municipalities. Survey responses have not been independently verified. Learn more about the survey methodology (PDF).
If you notice incorrect data or would like to connect with UNICEF USA about child-centered governance in your city, please email research@unicefusa.org.
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