What is a Fiscal Map?

It is not a “map” in a geographical sense, but rather a way to organize complex funding data so that just about anyone can look at it and understand the flow of money for children and youth in their state or community. A fiscal map answers the question WHO invests HOW MUCH and in WHAT? The fiscal map analyzes the funding our state received and allocated to different services and outcome areas that support children’s overall well-being and ensure that children are educated, healthy, safe, supported and connected, and employable. The maps track investments across 534 funding streams totaling $78 billion that support programs and services from the prenatal stage to young adulthood statewide.

Why a Fiscal Map?

This comprehensive fiscal map will support government and communities in breaking down silos and provide community leaders with the information they need to implement solutions and create lasting change. It also supports the GOC’s mission to end historic disinvestment in communities by making sure resources are transparent to the communities who need them.

The maps will aid leaders, advocates, policy makers, the Children’s Cabinet, public sector employees, Local Management Boards, ENOUGH communities, nonprofits, residents and community groups to:

• Build stronger partnerships in ENOUGH Communities and across the state, drawing down and leveraging additional funding sources to sustain and expand Maryland’s efforts to combat child poverty and drive economic mobility
• Strategically allocate resources to support programs for youth, families, and children
• Identify funding gaps to ensure that resources are directed where most needed
• Guide decision-making on how to distribute resources efficiently