HB 96 expands child care & enacts a Child Tax Credit, strengthening Ohio’s workforce & economy. Groundwork Ohio urges action.

Groundwork Ohio champions the proposed refundable Child Tax Credit to support families, strengthen the workforce & boost the economy.

Groundwork Ohio testifies in support of HB 96, advocating child care expansion and a Child Tax Credit to strengthen families & the economy.

Groundwork Ohio testifies in support of a Child Tax Credit, a proven tool to help working families, strengthen the economy, & support kids.

Child care costs in Ohio have surged, making quality care unaffordable for many families. Learn about the crisis and possible solutions.

Groundwork Ohio releases 2025 Early Childhood Dashboard - a call for bold investments and parent-led solutions.

Gov. DeWine’s budget prioritizes young children with a child tax credit, child care investments & parenting supports. #OhioKids

Ohio’s workforce crisis hinges on child care. Governor DeWine calls for business support to make child care more affordable & accessible.

A transformative step for Ohio’s children: Learn how House Bill 7 supports early childhood mental health, Medicaid stability, and more.

Explore the challenges of child care in Ohio and join the movement to secure brighter futures for young children and families.

Grateful for our journey across Ohio! Our new report, Driving Change, is a roadmap for a thriving future for Ohio’s kids. Let’s drive change

76% of Ohioans lack access to paid family leave, a vital support that improves health outcomes and strengthens families.

“The issues impacting the lives of our children are simply too important to leave scattered throughout multiple agencies, without a...

By Tegan Lecheler, National Program Manager, The Bridge Project Follow Tegan on LinkedIn The Bridge Project seeks to end child poverty...

By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn The U.S. Department of Education is...

By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn Ohio created a 2025–2027 Child Care and...

The week saw a flurry of activity on bills in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the State Senate: SB 273 (Establish Child Care...

It was a busy week for child-centered policy in the Ohio Statehouse. Representatives introduced five house bills that would support child...

By: Lynanne Gutierrez, President, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn Are you a family who’s struggling to pay the...

In response to Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address, Groundwork Ohio’s CEO Shannon Jones  issued the following statement. ...