Earlier this month, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), headed by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, released an In-Demand...

This week, the Groundwork staff was thrilled to welcome the newest addition to our team--Julia Jackels! Julia joins Groundwork as our...

What if early childhood educators had all the resources they need to support quality learning and healthy development for young children?...

This past Tuesday, Governor DeWine announced in a press release that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S....

Groundwork is grateful to be on the newly appointed Ohio Early Childhood Advisory Council that met this week. Delivering and building...

A month ago when I started this internship, I had no idea what child care systems looked like in Ohio, let alone across the world. After...

Groundwork is thrilled to have Alisha Mohsin join us for the summer through Columbus Academy's internship program. This week, Alisha...

Encourage Congress to Increase Federal CCDBG Funding Federal funds play a critical role in supporting early learning in Ohio--about 20%...

Child care is a critical family need, allowing parents to work while keeping children safe and supporting their healthy development. But...

It's been just over a week since Governor DeWine signed the FY 20-21 state operating budget. This year's state budget process had an...

After passing with strong support from the House and Senate on Wednesday afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine signed the FY 20-21 budget bill...

Federal funds play a critical role in supporting early learning in Ohio--about 20% of Ohio's child care funding comes from the federal...

During this holiday week of rest and celebration, we want to take a moment to celebrate our own fearless leader Shannon Jones on her...

... we want to take a moment to thank the many people who have worked hard to keep kids a top priority over the past several months. ...

There is just over one week left of deliberations for the FY 20-21 state operating budget. Yesterday, in an exciting demonstration of...

The Groundwork staff shared a sweet treat with members and staff of the Ohio Senate on Wednesday to thank them for proposing increased...

Supporting a "Hold Harmless" for 13 Rural Counties On Wednesday, child care providers and community leaders from across Ohio provided...

Today, child care providers and community leaders from across Ohio will provide testimony before the Senate Finance Committee in support...

Ohio’s FY 20-21 Operating Budget Status As of today, we are officially one month away from the start of Fiscal Year 2020 and members of...

This week, nearly 300 business leaders, child advocates, and early education experts from across the state convened at the Laying the...