Family Forward is building momentum for a bold and necessary transformation: a dedicated public revenue stream to sustainably fund Oregon’s care infrastructure. This includes childcare, paid leave, long-term care, and other support systems that allow caregivers to thrive and communities to prosper. While previous wins have laid the groundwork, the next phase of work will require sophisticated planning that integrates public policy, community organizing, and political strategy.

This Capstone project invites NYU Wagner students to support Family Forward’s 2026 campaign vision by mapping revenue options, assessing ballot initiative feasibility, and co-developing a playbook for power building. Through research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic synthesis, the student team will help Family Forward refine its advocacy roadmap and grow Oregon’s care economy movement.

Success will be defined by the development of a comprehensive, actionable, and community-rooted campaign strategy for advancing a dedicated care revenue stream in Oregon. The project should reflect Family Forward’s values of racial, gender, and economic justice, while offering realistic pathways for campaign activation and stakeholder alignment.