A child & youth impact assessment (CYIA) is an analytic tool that provides a consistent way for policymakers to understand the effects of a proposed policy on young people and to proactively incorporate the consideration of children into the decisions they make. The following tools provide background on child & youth impact assessments along with step-by-step guidance for how leaders for children can begin using them in their own communities.
Tools to Get Started
Case Stories
Examples of Completed Impact Assessments
Government-Led Impact Assessments
Youth Engagement
Racial Equity Impact Assessment Tools
Other U.S. and International Impact Assessment Resources
For assistance in implementing impact assessments in your community, contact info@kidsimpact.org.