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What Ohio Families Need to Know About Changes to the Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Ohio health experts respond to federal changes in the childhood vaccine schedule and provide guidance for families on what to know.
5 days ago


Groundwork Ohio Staff Spotlight: Brittany Boulton
Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Vice President and learn how policy, parenthood, and purpose drive her advocacy for Ohio’s youngest children.
Dec 17, 2025


Ohio’s Child Care Crisis is Front Page News
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.
Dec 12, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Staff Spotlight: Caitlin Feldman
Meet Groundwork Ohio’s Senior Director of Policy, whose systems-level advocacy is driven by lived experience and a passion for families.
Nov 17, 2025


Momentum 2025 Brings Together Ohio Leaders to Advance Early Childhood Advocacy and Honor Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine
More than 200 advocates united at Groundwork Ohio's Momentum 2025 to build a stronger future for Ohio’s youngest children and families.
Oct 29, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Honors Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine with “Belief in Every Child Award” at 2025 Momentum Institute
Groundwork Ohio honored Governor Mike and First Lady Fran DeWine for their lifelong commitment to Ohio’s children and families.
Oct 23, 2025


New Poll: Ohio’s Child Care Crisis Threatens Workforce Growth, Requires Federal Action
Nearly 80% of Ohio voters see child care as a major crisis and want federal investments in CCDBG and Head Start protected and increased.
Sep 29, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Staff Spotlight: Dominique Johnson
Meet Dominique Johnson, Policy Associate at Groundwork Ohio, sharing her journey, “why,” and advocacy for moms and children.
Sep 22, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Responds to Final State Budget: Budget Secures Modest Wins, But Fails to Meet the Moment for Ohio’s Youngest
Groundwork Ohio says final budget offers small wins but warns of looming child care and Medicaid shortfalls that risk young children’s futures.
Jul 1, 2025


Statement on Ohio's FY2026-2027 Budget
Ohio lawmakers turned their backs on kids and working families—rejecting needed support in favor of tax breaks for the wealthy.
Jun 25, 2025


We Can’t Afford to Wait: Working Families Rally at Statehouse to Demand Real Relief in State Budget
Hundreds rally at the Ohio Statehouse demanding child care funding and a refundable Child Tax Credit in the state budget.
Jun 18, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Calls on Senate to Restore $1.3B for Kids and Working Families
Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore $1.3B in early childhood, child care, and family investments cut from the state budget.
Jun 5, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Announces 2026 Early Childhood Fellowship Cohort
Groundwork Ohio welcomes 24 new Fellows to its 2026 Early Childhood Fellowship, building advocacy and leadership for Ohio’s youngest kids.
May 22, 2025


Get to Know Groundwork Ohio: Mary Jane Sanese, Communications Associate
Meet Mary Jane Sanese, Groundwork Ohio’s new Communications Associate and passionate advocate for early intervention and equity.
May 1, 2025


Groundwork Ohio Calls for Restoration of Critical Early Childhood Investments
Groundwork Ohio urges lawmakers to restore critical early childhood investments cut from the House budget to support kids & families.
Apr 3, 2025


Groundwork Ohio & CareSource Release “Threads of Hope” Report: Centering the Voices of Black Women in Maternal and Infant Health
Today, Groundwork Ohio released its highly anticipated Threads of Hope report, a comprehensive analysis of maternal & infant health in Ohio.
Mar 18, 2025


A Bipartisan Opportunity: Enacting a Refundable Child Tax Credit for Ohio Families
Groundwork Ohio champions the proposed refundable Child Tax Credit to support families, strengthen the workforce & boost the economy.
Mar 5, 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
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