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.

Toledo Day Nursery shows what’s possible with strong early learning investments—giving every child a chance to thrive.

Groundwork Ohio urges the Senate to restore key early childhood investments to support families, kids, and economic stability.

Meet the 2026 Fellowship class—Ohio leaders building brighter futures for children through equity, advocacy & collaboration

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

Groundwork Ohio’s Women’s Coalition kick-off ignites a movement to uplift women, families, and child care reform across Ohio.

Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore funding for child care, health care, and family support in HB 96 to protect our future.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s honor early educators with action, not just thanks—and invest in the women powering our economy.

Ohio’s families and early educators need urgent investment. It’s time for the state budget to reflect our shared values for early learning.

A mom of three shares her family’s child care struggles—and why investing in parents today shapes Ohio’s future.

Groundwork Ohio advocates in D.C. for tax relief that makes child care affordable for working families. It's time to modernize the CDCTC.

Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore critical early childhood investments cut from the House budget to support kids & families.

Groundwork Ohio calls on lawmakers to restore early childhood funding in Substitute HB 96, warning of risks to families, workforce, economy.

The Week of the Young Child celebrates early learning & calls for action to support educators & families. Join the movement! #WOYC25