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.

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.

Groundwork Ohio submitted federal public comments on proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Groundwork Ohio’s Licking County Roadshow explored how families, schools, health care, and communities can strengthen kindergarten readiness.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 traveled to Ridgeway to hear from leaders across Logan, Hardin and Union counties about the needs of young children and families.

The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is investing in child care to help strengthen opportunities for women, families, employers, and the Richland County community. Its work is featured in Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio, a new resource from Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

Groundwork Ohio’s Ross County Roadshow explored how child care access, affordability, and workforce challenges are shaping the region.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Butler and Franklin Counties to hear how collaboration, child care, health care and resources shape family life.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Franklin County to explore how child care access affects working families and Ohio’s growing economy.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Tuscarawas County to hear how child care shortages affect families, employers, and the local workforce.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Warren County to hear how Head Start, early intervention, and a strong workforce help children and families thrive.

In this Groundwork Ohio Partner Spotlight, meet Preschool Promise and learn how it supports young children and families across Montgomery County.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 visited Miami and Preble counties to hear from local leaders, providers and partners about what families need to thrive.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 visited Montgomery County to learn about early learning, mental health, family needs, and the local economy.

Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce are highlighting how Ohio businesses like Illuminate USA are advancing child care solutions in Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio.

Georgetown University’s new resource explains why Medicaid is critical to supporting early childhood educators, children, and families in Ohio.

Kindergarten readiness gives Ohio children a four-year head start—setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Learn how Invest in Children supports young children, families, and early childhood professionals across Cuyahoga County.

Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio highlights First Federal Savings.

Ohio's Child Care Cred program is receiving statewide attention as employers, policymakers, and advocates work together to expand access to affordable child care. Groundwork Ohio's research, business resources, and employer partnerships continue to demonstrate why child care is a critical workforce and economic issue.