top of page
A Special Message from Groundwork Ohio Leadership
By: Shannon Jones , CEO , Groundwork Ohio Follow Shannon on X/Twitter and LinkedIn It has been an honor for nearly eight years to serve...
Jun 28, 2024
Press Release: New Ohio Parent Survey Details Struggle to Find, Afford Child Care
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jun 25, 2024
Important Announcement: Groundwork Ohio CEO Leadership Transition
By: Robyn Lightcap, Board Chair, Groundwork Ohio Follow Robyn on LinkedIn After nearly eight years of exemplary service as CEO,...
Jun 25, 2024
Groundwork Ohio Announces Leadership Update
Columbus, OH -- Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading advocacy organization focused on issues impacting the prenatal period to age five,...
Jan 17, 2024
Prioritize Investments in Child Care in the State Budget
An Open Letter to Ohio Policy Makers.
Mar 27, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Applauds Governor's Renewed and Bold Commitment to Ohio's Youngest
In response to Governor DeWine’s preview of his Executive State Budget and State of the State address, Groundwork issued this statement.
Jan 31, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Announces Budget Policy Agenda
We are prepared to utilize the voices of professionals and families alongside our Dashboard data and policy agenda as a guide for action.
Jan 27, 2023
Governor DeWine Announces Program to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
Groundwork Ohio applauds Governor DeWine’s investment in moms, babies, and families through the Comprehensive Maternal Care (CMC) program.
Jan 24, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Submits Testimony in Support of Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Dec 15, 2022
Groundwork Ohio Testified on Behalf of Doula Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Dec 9, 2022
Governor DeWine Builds on Legacy of Leadership for Young Children, Makes Bold Commitment
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 30, 2022 Contact : Becca Thomas bthomas@groundworkohio.org COLUMBUS, OH –...
Sep 30, 2022
Opinion: 7 in 10 parents worry about kids' mental health (The Columbus Dispatch)
Increased isolation, economic instability, and gaps in in-person education have had detrimental effects on early childhood
Jun 21, 2022
Week of June 10th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.
Jun 10, 2022
The Impact of Trauma on Young Children of Color and Their Families
Studies show that Black children are more likely to experience more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than their peers.
May 2, 2022
Get to Know Groundwork: Erin Ryan, Director of Policy Advocacy & External Affairs
Read our Q&A with Erin Ryan, Groundwork Ohio's Director of Policy Advocacy & External Affairs.
Apr 20, 2022
Opinion: Investment in child care key to economic growth (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Solving Ohio’s child care crisis is critical to families and young children. It’s also essential to the prosperity of our small businesses.
Mar 29, 2022
Opinion: Shame on lawmakers pushing needy kids to the back of the line - again (Cleveland.com)
“There’s just no question, families of young children are in crisis today."
Feb 27, 2022
Child care crisis keeps moms from work (The Columbus Dispatch)
Groundwork Ohio joined central Ohio leaders for a discussion on the impact of the child care crisis on families and the workforce.
Feb 20, 2022
Development foundation seeks public input on child care issues (Knox Pages)
Knox County faced a child care shortage before COVID-19 hit, but the problem has worsened since the pandemic started.
Feb 18, 2022
Why aren't moms returning to workforce? (The Columbus Dispatch)
Nearly 1.8 million women have left the workforce since the onset of the pandemic and many with children under 5 have yet to return.
Feb 10, 2022
bottom of page