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.

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

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.

Only 37% of Ohio children start kindergarten ready to learn. Early literacy activities can help close the gap and set children up for success.

Universal pre-k strengthens children, families, and communities. Learn why Ohio must invest now—for a future that benefits us all.

Ohio's future depends on early educators. Fair pay and support for child care staff will strengthen children, families, and our economy.

Ohio’s early childhood education system is at a breaking point. Learn how workforce investment can ensure every child—and caregiver—thrives.

H.R. 1 slashes Medicaid and SNAP, threatening access to health care, nutrition, and stability for Ohio families and communities.

Ohio's new budget invests $89.5M in young children but misses key opportunities, risking child care, health, and development progress.

Groundwork Ohio says final budget offers small wins but warns of looming child care and Medicaid shortfalls that risk young children’s futures.

Ohio lawmakers turned their backs on kids and working families—rejecting needed support in favor of tax breaks for the wealthy.

Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore $1.3B in early childhood, child care, and family investments cut from the state budget.

Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore key child care, health, and tax credit investments cut from the state’s proposed budget.

Local policymakers should champion child care solutions, driving economic growth and stability for families across Ohio.

Local policymakers should champion child care solutions, driving economic growth and stability for families across Ohio.