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
Toolkit for Youth
Case Stories
Examples of Completed Impact Assessments
Spread the Word
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.