Ohio families unite on Capitol Hill at Strolling Thunder 2025, advocating for critical support for babies, toddlers, and their families.

Growing up in poverty shaped Malissa's story—and fuels a call to invest in child care and support for Ohio families today.

This Mother's Day, honor moms not just with gratitude—but with action to ensure they have the support to survive, work, and thrive.

Home visiting transformed Tanika Campbell’s postpartum journey. Her story shows why every mom deserves support—no matter her background.

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

Today, Groundwork Ohio released its highly anticipated Threads of Hope report, a comprehensive analysis of maternal & infant health in Ohio.

Ohio must do more to prevent stillbirths. Learn how HB4 seeks to raise awareness & drive change for families affected by this tragedy.

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.

National Adoption Month celebrates families built through adoption and raises awareness for the 3,000 Ohio children in foster care awaiting

By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio is excited to launch and...

My family is struggling on multiple fronts, and no matter how hard I try, it feels like the system is stacked against us. We rely on Medicaid, but finding quality healthcare providers who accept our insurance is extremely difficult.

Raising a large family comes with challenges, and one of the biggest has always been access to quality child care and early education.

By the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood , Department of Children and Youth Follow OCF on Twitter and Facebook . June represents many...

By: Lynanne Gutierrez, President, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn At Groundwork Ohio, advocacy isn't just a...

By Troy Hunter, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Performance, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn The RAPID Survey...

By Brittany Boulton, Managing Director of Advocacy and Engagement, Groundwork Ohio Follow Brittany on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork...

Co lumbus, OH -- Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children...

By: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director, Center for Family Voice, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lawrence on Twitter and LinkedIn "Plant the seed,...

By: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director, Center for Family Voice, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lawrence on Twitter and LinkedIn The Johnson...

Featured Family Story: As part of our Early Childhood Dashboard, Lupe shares how healthcare access and quality is positively impacting her family's life.