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Public-Private Partnerships Can Help Support a Broken Child Care Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships like SB 273 could ease Ohio's child care crisis, benefiting families and strengthening workforce stability.
Nov 13, 2024


Driving Change: Groundwork Ohio's Policy Roadmap
Grateful for our journey across Ohio! Our new report, Driving Change, is a roadmap for a thriving future for Ohio’s kids. Let’s drive change
Nov 13, 2024


Ohio House Bill 7 Housing Initiatives: Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Through Stable Housing
By Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio
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Imagine being a pregnant woman or new mom from a low-income
Sep 12, 2023


Update on Early Childhood Provisions in the Federal Budget
By Elijah Smith, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio. Follow Elijah on LinkedIn. Following President Biden’s State of the Union Address on...
Aug 2, 2023


Prioritize Investments in Child Care in the State Budget
An Open Letter to Ohio Policy Makers.
Mar 27, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Applauds Governor's Renewed and Bold Commitment to Ohio's Youngest
In response to Governor DeWine’s preview of his Executive State Budget and State of the State address, Groundwork issued this statement.
Jan 31, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Announces Budget Policy Agenda
We are prepared to utilize the voices of professionals and families alongside our Dashboard data and policy agenda as a guide for action.
Jan 27, 2023


Governor DeWine Announces Program to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
Groundwork Ohio applauds Governor DeWine’s investment in moms, babies, and families through the Comprehensive Maternal Care (CMC) program.
Jan 24, 2023


A Recommitment to Eliminating Disparities in Infant Health Outcomes
A policy area that continues to remain a priority is developing healthy beginnings for children, specifically maternal & infant mortality.
Jan 5, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Submits Testimony in Support of Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Dec 15, 2022


How will Ohio Spend the Half a Billion Dollars of Child Care ARPA Funds Not Yet Authorized?
By: Amy Meade, Director, Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn ** Update: Since publishing this...
Dec 12, 2022


Groundwork Ohio Testified on Behalf of Doula Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Dec 9, 2022


Recognizing Black Breastfeeding Week
By: Lindsay Ciavarelli, M.S., Director of the Center for Maternal and Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lindsay on Twitter and...
Aug 25, 2022


Gubernatorial Candidates Confirmed for Vote for Ohio Kids Forum
If you haven’t heard our message yet, we’re passionate about taking care of our youngest Ohioans.
Aug 2, 2022


The Early Childhood Equity and Justice Challenge
The Early Childhood Equity and Justice Challenge
May 31, 2022


Laying the Groundwork: Early Learning Access and Quality
Learn more about what our Early Childhood Dashboard Preview reveals about access to quality early learning programs in Ohio.
Apr 5, 2022


The Power of Sharing Your Story: Elevating Claire’s Voice for Change
How one family's real-life story is giving others a way to find their voice.
Feb 23, 2022


How One Ohio County is Leveraging COVID Relief Funds to Expand Access to Quality Child Care
Commissioner Julie Ehemann shares what leaders in Shelby County are doing to help more families access quality child care.
Feb 3, 2022


Mayor Andrew Ginther: Child Care and Early Education is Key to a Full and Equitable Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our resiliency and further widened existing gaps. But how we respond to these challenges defines us.
Jan 3, 2022


Urgent Call to Action to Save Quality Child Care
The next week is critical in saving Ohio's quality child care system. Here's how you can take action today to save quality child care...
Jun 16, 2021
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