Learning Grove empowers children, families, and educators through high-quality early learning and strong community partnerships.

Systemic inequality disrupts Ohio families’ health across generations. Breaking the cycle begins with maternal and infant health.

Ellen Rhomberg is an educator, Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow, and a new mom who is using her voice to bridge policy and practice—advocating for play, equity, and early learning in Ohio.

Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network Member Shelley Hill turns her love for her children into advocacy, sharing how storytelling drives change for Ohio families.

More than 200 advocates united at Groundwork Ohio's Momentum 2025 to build a stronger future for Ohio’s youngest children and families.

Groundwork Ohio honored Governor Mike and First Lady Fran DeWine for their lifelong commitment to Ohio’s children and families.

Meet Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Katie Back, a case manager dedicated to supporting families and building community.

Groundwork Ohio honors the life and legacy of Lori Jarvis, a devoted mother and fearless family advocate.

Ohio Head Start and Groundwork Ohio united in D.C. to advocate for early learning investments amid political uncertainty.

4C for Children empowers caregivers and families through education, advocacy, and partnerships that strengthen Ohio’s early childhood system.

Meet Early Education Specialist and Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Stephanie Moore, whose advocacy and lived experience drive her to champion children and families across Ohio.

Strengthening Ohio families and providers through CCDBG: affordable child care, stability for providers, and investment in the future.

The First Five Years Fund breaks down the 2025 Child Care Modernization Act and what it means for families, providers, and equity.

Family Action Network parent and advocate, Guadalupe Bright, shares her journey raising two boys with autism and fighting for early intervention, equity, and child well-being.

Toledo Day Nursery launches flexible scholarships with Bainum Family Foundation to help families in crisis stay in child care and keep children learning.

Nearly 80% of Ohio voters see child care as a major crisis and want federal investments in CCDBG and Head Start protected and increased.

Meet Dominique Johnson, Policy Associate at Groundwork Ohio, sharing her journey, “why,” and advocacy for moms and children.

Ohio leaders unite to tackle the child care crisis, framing it as a workforce and economic issue – not just a family challenge.

From reducing infant mortality to expanding child care, United Way of Summit & Medina is building stronger futures for Ohio families.