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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Governor and other Experts Insist Child Care is Key to Solving Ohio’s Workforce Crisis
Ohio’s workforce crisis hinges on child care. Governor DeWine calls for business support to make child care more affordable & accessible.
Jan 31, 2025


Empowering Change: How Groundwork Ohio’s Fellows Use Storytelling to Advocate for Children
Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Early Childhood Fellows are using storytelling to advocate for every child’s chance to thrive.
Jan 21, 2025


House Bill 7: A Milestone for Ohio’s Youngest Children and Families
A transformative step for Ohio’s children: Learn how House Bill 7 supports early childhood mental health, Medicaid stability, and more.
Jan 9, 2025


Building a Brighter Future: Empowering Women to Address Ohio's Child Care Crisis
Explore the challenges of child care in Ohio and join the movement to secure brighter futures for young children and families.
Jan 6, 2025


Building Strong Foundations: Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Ohio
Sub HB 7 advances care for young children by improving mental health diagnostics, home visiting, and interagency collaboration in Ohio.
Dec 17, 2024


Guadalupe Bright's Story: Trapped by Waitlists
The lack of access to timely health care services and the inability to find quality child care has made it nearly impossible for me to work a traditional job.
Dec 10, 2024


Reflecting on My Journey with Groundwork Ohio's Early Learning Fellowship
Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Fellowship is empowering early childhood leaders to advocate for policies that support kids and families.
Dec 6, 2024


Celebrating Joy and Belonging at the NAEYC Conference
NAEYC's Annual Conference inspired early childhood advocates to advance inclusion, belonging, and high-quality learning for all children.
Dec 3, 2024


Disparities in Child Care for Children with Disabilities
Ohio families of children with disabilities face systemic barriers to care, from navigating subsidies to finding inclusive, quality provider
Nov 21, 2024


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


Partner Spotlight: HOPE Toledo
HOPE Toledo drives generational change by providing accessible, high-quality education from Pre-K to postsecondary, uplifting families.
Oct 22, 2024


Groundwork Ohio Celebrates Family Leadership Fellows
Groundwork Ohio’s Family Advisory Committee empowers parents to shape policies, advocate for families, and drive meaningful change statewide
Oct 16, 2024


Groundwork Ohio Survey 2: Family Voices Project
By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio is excited to launch and...
Sep 12, 2024
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