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Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Spotlight: Megan Hamilton
Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Megan Hamilton shares how she’s advancing equity for Ohio’s youngest children.
2 days ago
A Seat at the Table: Real Stories Shaping Head Start
Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network brings lived experience to Head Start policy conversations—showing why family voices matter in shaping better outcomes.
3 days ago
Family Voices at the Statehouse: How One Family Found Their Voice
Holly Unger shares how her participation in Groundwork Ohio's Family Voices at the Statehouse in 2022 and her involvement in the Family Action Network sparked her journey into advocacy for children and families in Ohio.
6 days ago
New Bipartisan Bill Advances Paid Family and Medical Leave in Ohio
A new bipartisan bill would expand paid leave in Ohio—helping families bond, recover, and stay financially stable.
7 days ago
Foundations at Risk: Housing Instability and Young Children
Housing instability disrupts early development—impacting health, learning, and long-term outcomes for Ohio’s youngest children.
Apr 23
Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week: Elevating Voices, Data, and Solutions in Ohio
Black Maternal Health Week highlighted urgent disparities impacting Black mothers—while Groundwork Ohio elevated data, amplified family voices, and advanced solutions with partners across the state to improve outcomes.
Apr 23
Feeding the Brain: Food Security in the First Five Years
Food insecurity disrupts brain development early—impacting learning, health, and long-term outcomes for Ohio’s youngest children.
Apr 23
New Resource: Child Care Business Spotlights Across Ohio
Groundwork Ohio’s new Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio resource highlights how employers and communities are advancing child care solutions to support families and strengthen Ohio’s workforce.
Apr 16
2026 Ohio Child Care Policy Summit: Advancing Solutions for Ohio’s Families and Economy
Child care remains one of the most pressing issues facing Ohio’s families, workforce, and economy. At the 2026 Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Child Care Policy Summit, Groundwork Ohio joined leaders from across sectors who came together to discuss solutions, highlight funding challenges, and emphasize the importance of collaboration to ensure families have access to the care they need.
Apr 15
New Resource: Brain Science in Action—Understanding How Environments Shape Young Minds
New fact sheet shows how children’s environments shape brain development and future success. Download and share today!
Apr 14
Groundwork Ohio President & CEO Op-Ed in The Columbus Dispatch
Groundwork Ohio President & CEO’s op-ed, recently published in The Columbus Dispatch, highlights why child care and health care are essential to family stability, workforce participation, and Ohio’s economic strength.
Apr 9
Paid Family Leave Can Help Prevent Child Maltreatment
Paid family leave can reduce child maltreatment and strengthen families. This blog explores research, policy solutions, and everyday actions to help keep Ohio’s youngest children safe.
Apr 8
Early Childhood Fellowship Spotlight: Chelsea Davis
A Toledo Day Nursery co-director and Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow shares how relationships, quality care, and advocacy are shaping brighter futures for Ohio’s youngest children and families.
Apr 8
Trauma-Informed Supervision in Early Childhood
Olivia Leverich, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, reflects on how trauma shapes young children’s development, behavior, and relationships—and how trauma-informed care is transforming early childhood mental health and supervision.
Apr 2
Partner Spotlight: Public Children Services Association of Ohio
The Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) shares how partnerships, advocacy, and innovative models like START and PACT are helping strengthen systems to better support children and families across all 88 counties.
Mar 31
Parents Trust Pediatricians: Why HB561 Misses the Mark on Child Health
HB 561 shifts vaccine guidance away from pediatricians, adding burden to child care providers and undermining trusted relationships.
Mar 26
Groundwork Ohio Hosts Legislative Breakfast to Connect with Lawmakers on Early Childhood
Groundwork Ohio hosted a legislative breakfast connecting lawmakers to early childhood policy and strengthening support for families.
Mar 26
Staff Spotlight: Jacob Oates
Groundwork Ohio’s Director of Programming and Impact shares how frontline child care experience shapes their work advancing policies that better support caregivers, families, and young children across Ohio.
Mar 26
Early Childhood Fellowship Spotlight: Denise Zellers
An Early Literacy Specialist Librarian and Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow shares how supporting families, expanding access to early education, and advocating for systems change can help make Ohio the best place to be a young child.
Mar 18
News Coverage on Gubernatorial Candidates
Groundwork Ohio is tracking news coverage of Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race highlighting issues affecting young children and families.
Mar 13
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