Groundwork Ohio President & CEO Lynanne Gutierrez writes about what Ohio’s youngest children need right now: stability, safety, and systems that hold steady when families need them most.

HOPE Toledo is building strong early learning foundations for children and families in northwest Ohio through community partnerships, Pre-Kindergarten access, and advocacy.

Meet a Groundwork Ohio Policy Associate Malissa Harris and learn what drives her advocacy for child care, families, and the first five years of life.

Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member Holly Unger shares how lived experience drives her advocacy for Ohio families, children with disabilities, and early childhood supports.

Meet Elizabeth O’Loughlin, Groundwork Ohio's Executive Assistant & Operations Manager, whose work strengthens our mission from the inside out.

Groundwork Ohio joins 45 national organizations urging Congress to protect the Child Care and Development Fund for families and providers.

Ohio will receive $202M through the Rural Health Transformation Program, creating new opportunities to support rural families, mothers, and young children.

An update from Groundwork Ohio on Ohio’s publicly funded child care program, including oversight measures, funding status, and expert guidance.

Ohio health experts respond to federal changes in the childhood vaccine schedule and provide guidance for families on what to know.

As an Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator, Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Carrie Taylor works alongside families and educators—and is stepping into advocacy to strengthen child care in Ohio.

Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Vice President and learn how policy, parenthood, and purpose drive her advocacy for Ohio’s youngest children.

Groundwork Ohio’s is featured in statewide USA Today Network and Gannett coverage on rising child care costs and Ohio’s growing $600M funding crisis.

Toledo Day Nursery's Director and Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Julia Myers shares her passion for early childhood education and advocating for families, children, and educators.

Meet Monica, a SPARK supervisor whose passion for advocacy and early learning inspires her work supporting families across Cuyahoga County.

Real-life stories show Early Intervention transforms lives. Ohio’s commitment is helping families thrive each day.

Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Senior Director of Policy, whose systems-level advocacy is driven by lived experience and a passion for families.

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.