Navigating Federal Funding & Policy Shifts: What FY26–27 Means for Local Coalitions

The Center for CTC is delighted have the expertise of Margaret Flynn-Khan of Mainspring Consulting. Ms. Flynn-Khan has worked as a senior manager and consultant with a particular emphasis on supporting planning for the sustainability of collaborative initiatives in education and child welfare. She has helped leaders of collaborative initiatives across the country to agree on a shared vision for their work and then identify and activate the range of resources needed to achieve that vision. Margaret is a former Practice Group Leader for Vulnerable Children and Youth at The Finance Project, a national policy research and technical assistance organization. Margaret holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut.

This session will provide an overview of FY26 federal funding levels, FY27 proposals, and key administrative actions shaping the landscape for local coalitions. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how these changes are impacting their work and share strategies for adapting in a shifting funding and policy environment.