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Keeping Families Together: How Early Support Can Prevent Foster Care Entry
See how Safe Babies Ohio helps families overcome barriers, build stability, and prevent unnecessary foster care entry.
18 minutes ago


Groundwork Ohio Submits Federal Public Comments Supporting Accurate Census Data for Ohio's Young Children
Groundwork Ohio urges the U.S. Census Bureau to protect accurate population counts and demographic data that inform investments in young children.
1 day ago


Partner Spotlight: Families Flourish
Learn how Families Flourish supports Ohio families through housing stability, life coaching, and economic mobility opportunities.
1 day ago


New Federal Law Expands Tax Deduction to Early Childhood Educators
A new federal law allows eligible early childhood educators to deduct up to $350 in classroom expenses beginning with the 2026 tax year.
2 days ago


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Greene County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Greene County to explore early childhood mental health, developmental supports, and community partnerships.
3 days ago


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Cuyahoga County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Cuyahoga County to explore housing stability, maternal and infant health, child care affordability, and early learning.
3 days ago


Early Childhood Fellowship Spotlight: Tionna Barksdale
Meet Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Tionna Barksdale from Farfield County, working to bring classroom experience into leadership, advocacy, and policy.
Oct 22


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Auglaize & Shelby Counties
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Auglaize and Shelby Counties to discuss child care, early intervention, and employer-supported solutions.
Oct 19


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Stark & Portage Counties
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Stark and Portage Counties to explore child care, family health, and economic stability.
Oct 19


Business Innovation in Child Care Spotlight: Alliance Employment Promise
Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce highlight Stark County's Alliance Employment Promise in their recent resource, Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio.
Oct 15


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026 Recap: Lucas County
Explore Groundwork Ohio's Lucas County Roadshow stop, highlighting maternal health, kindergarten readiness, and early intervention services.
Oct 15


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Hamilton County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow brought bipartisan policymakers and community leaders together in Hamilton County to discuss child care affordability, workforce challenges, and solutions for Ohio families.
Oct 12


Reimagining Safe Sleep: What Ohio Can Learn from Dreaming Safe Sleep Futures™
Ohio’s Black infant mortality disparity demands more than safe sleep education—it requires addressing the conditions that make safety difficult for families.
Oct 12


Family Action Network Spotlight: Aleaha Robinson
Meet Aleaha Robinson, a Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member from Franklin County advocating for families facing barriers to resources, child care, and support.
Oct 8


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Clark County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Clark County, where community leaders highlighted challenges facing families—from child care and housing to mental health—and a shared commitment to better connect families with the resources already available.
Oct 8


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Fayette County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Fayette County to hear from Head Start families, educators, and community leaders about the power of quality early learning—and the barriers families still face accessing it.
Oct 7


Groundwork Ohio Submits Federal Public Comments on Proposed Head Start Changes
Groundwork Ohio submitted federal public comments on proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Oct 7


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Athens County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Athens County to hear how access, trust, workforce, and rural infrastructure shape services for families.
Oct 2


Partner Spotlight: United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties
Meet United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties and learn how it connects families with resources and strengthens communities across rural Ohio.
Oct 1


New Groundwork Ohio Report Maps Ohio’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Landscape
New research maps Ohio’s IECMH services, workforce, and system needs—and offers a roadmap for strengthening support statewide.
Sep 29
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