Tiara Anderson, a Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member, shares why affordable child care is essential for Ohio families and economic stability.

Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Fellow Linda Rowlett shares how her work in infant and early childhood mental health, personal experiences, and commitment to advocacy are shaping her leadership journey through Groundwork Ohio's Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship.

Learn how Children’s Hunger Alliance is addressing childhood hunger and helping Ohio children thrive through meals, education, and advocacy.

Safe Babies Ohio partners from across the state gathered in Columbus to strengthen prevention-focused strategies, share outcomes, and advance collaboration supporting young children and families.

Groundwork Ohio's Jacob Oates shares how fatherhood has strengthened his commitment to Ohio's children and families.

Ohio's new investment in fatherhood programs will expand support for fathers, strengthen families, and help children thrive across the state.

Anna-Maria Teresa Temu shares her family's experience as an ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, household, offering a perspective on immigration, child care, and economic security in Ohio.

As part of Groundwork Ohio's new Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio resource, released in partnership with Ohio Chamber of Commerce, learn how the Hancock County Childcare Collaborative is supporting local child care solutions through community partnerships and targeted investments.

Groundwork Ohio visited Cincinnati to center family voice, child care access, maternal health, and early learning in policy conversations.

Groundwork Ohio supports Senate Bill 218 to reduce barriers for military-certified child care providers and expand access to care.

Groundwork Ohio urges policymakers to protect Medicaid coverage for young children, pregnant women, and families as House Bill 795 advances.

Groundwork Ohio announces its 2027 Early Childhood Fellowship cohort, empowering leaders to advance outcomes for young children.

Groundwork Ohio traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal child care and early learning investments on Capitol Hill during the inaugural First Five Federal-State Partnership Summit hosted by the First Five Years Fund.

Meet Emma Ginther, a Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow working at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners with the education team who wants to strengthen early learning access, equity, and educator wages in Franklin County.

Help BCDI-Ohio hear directly from Ohio fathers. Take the statewide Fatherhood Survey and help shape stronger supports for families.

Sara Laughlin, a Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member and Miami County parent shares her experience advocating in Washington, D.C., with Child Care Aware of America.

Groundwork Ohio and The Ohio Chamber of Commerce's new child care resource and Lynanne Gutierrez's guest column were featured in County Commissioners Association of Ohio's Spring 2026 magazine.

Nearly 300 Ohio families gathered at the Statehouse for advocacy, storytelling, and conversations with state and federal policymakers.

Groundwork Ohio’s Business Innovation in Child Care resource highlights how COAD4kids is partnering with rural Ohio employers to expand child care access for working families.