Groundwork Ohio President & CEO Lynanne Gutierrez writes about what Ohio’s youngest children need right now: stability, safety, and systems that hold steady when families need them most.

Meet a Groundwork Ohio Policy Associate Malissa Harris and learn what drives her advocacy for child care, families, and the first five years of life.

Meet Elizabeth O’Loughlin, Groundwork Ohio's Executive Assistant & Operations Manager, whose work strengthens our mission from the inside out.

Groundwork Ohio joins 45 national organizations urging Congress to protect the Child Care and Development Fund for families and providers.

An update from Groundwork Ohio on Ohio’s publicly funded child care program, including oversight measures, funding status, and expert guidance.

Ohio health experts respond to federal changes in the childhood vaccine schedule and provide guidance for families on what to know.

Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Vice President and learn how policy, parenthood, and purpose drive her advocacy for Ohio’s youngest children.

Groundwork Ohio’s is featured in statewide USA Today Network and Gannett coverage on rising child care costs and Ohio’s growing $600M funding crisis.

Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Senior Director of Policy, whose systems-level advocacy is driven by lived experience and a passion for families.

More than 200 advocates united at Groundwork Ohio's Momentum 2025 to build a stronger future for Ohio’s youngest children and families.

Groundwork Ohio honored Governor Mike and First Lady Fran DeWine for their lifelong commitment to Ohio’s children and families.

Nearly 80% of Ohio voters see child care as a major crisis and want federal investments in CCDBG and Head Start protected and increased.

Meet Dominique Johnson, Policy Associate at Groundwork Ohio, sharing her journey, “why,” and advocacy for moms and children.

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.

Hundreds rally at the Ohio Statehouse demanding child care funding and a refundable Child Tax Credit in the state budget.

Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore $1.3B in early childhood, child care, and family investments cut from the state budget.

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

Meet Mary Jane Sanese, Groundwork Ohio’s new Communications Associate and passionate advocate for early intervention and equity.

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