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Investing in What Works: Why Programs Like Toledo Day Nursery Deserve Ohio’s Support
Toledo Day Nursery shows what’s possible with strong early learning investments—giving every child a chance to thrive.
May 28


Investing in Ohio’s Future: Restoring Support for Young Children and Working Families
Groundwork Ohio urges the Senate to restore key early childhood investments to support families, kids, and economic stability.
May 27


Meet the 2026 Early Childhood Fellowship Cohort
Meet the 2026 Fellowship class—Ohio leaders building brighter futures for children through equity, advocacy & collaboration
May 22


Groundwork Ohio Announces 2026 Early Childhood Fellowship Cohort
Groundwork Ohio welcomes 24 new Fellows to its 2026 Early Childhood Fellowship, building advocacy and leadership for Ohio’s youngest kids.
May 22


When Women Lead: Reflections from Groundwork Ohio’s Women’s Coalition Kick-off Breakfast
Groundwork Ohio’s Women’s Coalition kick-off ignites a movement to uplift women, families, and child care reform across Ohio.
May 14


Prioritize Kids: Why Ohio’s Budget Must Restore Support for Families, Child Care, and Health
Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore funding for child care, health care, and family support in HB 96 to protect our future.
May 14


Teacher Appreciation Week: It’s Time to Truly Value Early Childhood Educators
This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s honor early educators with action, not just thanks—and invest in the women powering our economy.
May 5


We Say We Value Early Learning, But Will Our State Budget Reflect Our Values?
Ohio’s families and early educators need urgent investment. It’s time for the state budget to reflect our shared values for early learning.
Apr 28


Double the Joy, Double the Cost: A Twin Mom’s Fight for Affordable Child Care
A mom of three shares her family’s child care struggles—and why investing in parents today shapes Ohio’s future.
Apr 22


Fighting for Families: Advocating in D.C. for Affordable Child Care
Groundwork Ohio advocates in D.C. for tax relief that makes child care affordable for working families. It's time to modernize the CDCTC.
Apr 15


Groundwork Ohio Calls for Restoration of Critical Early Childhood Investments
Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore critical early childhood investments cut from the House budget to support kids & families.
Apr 3


Groundwork Ohio Urges Lawmakers to Restore Critical Early Childhood Investments in House Bill 96
Groundwork Ohio calls on lawmakers to restore early childhood funding in Substitute HB 96, warning of risks to families, workforce, economy.
Apr 3


Celebrating the Week of the Young Child Through Advocacy in Ohio
The Week of the Young Child celebrates early learning & calls for action to support educators & families. Join the movement! #WOYC25
Mar 31


Expanding Child Care Access in Ohio: Groundwork Ohio’s Testimony on House Bill 41
HB 41 expands child care access in Ohio through grants & public-private partnerships, ensuring families & businesses can thrive.
Mar 18


Addressing Ohio’s Child Care Crisis: Groundwork Ohio’s Testimony on House Bill 2
HB 2 tackles Ohio’s child care crisis with public-private solutions, ensuring parents can work & businesses can thrive. Learn more.
Mar 18


Investing in Ohio’s Future: Groundwork Ohio’s Testimony on House Bill 96
HB 96 expands child care & enacts a Child Tax Credit, strengthening Ohio’s workforce & economy. Groundwork Ohio urges action.
Mar 11


Investing in Ohio’s Families: Groundwork Ohio’s Testimony on HB 96
Groundwork Ohio testifies in support of HB 96, advocating child care expansion and a Child Tax Credit to strengthen families & the economy.
Feb 27


Why Ohio Needs a Child Tax Credit: Groundwork Ohio’s Testimony on House Bill 96
Groundwork Ohio testifies in support of a Child Tax Credit, a proven tool to help working families, strengthen the economy, & support kids.
Feb 26


The Rising Cost of Child Care in Ohio
Child care costs in Ohio have surged, making quality care unaffordable for many families. Learn about the crisis and possible solutions.
Feb 25


Empowering Families: Key Takeaways from the National Head Start Association’s Parent and Family Engagement Conference
Family engagement transforms lives! Learn how Head Start empowers families & why advocacy is key to shaping early childhood policies.
Feb 4
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