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Increase support for child care in Ohio. This is a no-brainer. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Child care is a major expense for Ohio families. It’s time for the state to invest in quality, affordable child care.
Apr 23, 2021
Senators Talk Need For Quality Child Care Ahead Of Budget Deliberations (Gongwer)
A bipartisan group of Ohio senators discuss the importance of quality child care for Ohio families and the state's economy.
Apr 23, 2021
Child care touted as critical infrastructure issue (Ohio Capital Journal)
Child care is a necessity for Ohio's workforce and the state's economy.
Apr 21, 2021
Op-ed: Investing in child care supports our workforce, now and for the future (Newark Advocate)
Robert O'Neill, President of the Southgate Corporation in Newark, explains why quality child care is a key workforce issue.
Apr 18, 2021
Child Care Expansion A Workforce Issue, Proponents Say (Gongwer)
A bill in the Ohio House supports the workforce and businesses by expanding access to quality child care to more working parents.
Apr 15, 2021
Push To Expand Child Care Eligibility Continues (Gongwer)
Groundwork Ohio testified before the Ohio House Finance Committee in support of expanding eligibility for publicly funded child care.
Apr 14, 2021
COVID's Effect On Pre-K Learning And Efforts To Grow Classrooms Post-Pandemic (Ideastream)
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Shannon Jones discusses early learning during COVID-19.
Apr 13, 2021
Op-ed: Early childhood must be a priority in the state budget (Dayton Daily News)
Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice explains why early childhood investment must be a priority in the state biennial budget.
Apr 13, 2021
Advocates Hope $1B-Plus Child Care Funding Will Go to Expand Eligibility (Hannah News Service)
Groundwork Ohio's Lynanne Gutierrez discusses how American Rescue Plan aid can support child care.
Apr 12, 2021
Warren commissioner suggests using funding to help with child care costs (Dayton Daily News)
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Shannon Jones shares why access to quality, affordable child care is a workforce issue.
Apr 10, 2021
Governor Touts Budget's Investment in Children, Lawmakers Talk Changes (Gongwer)
At Groundwork Ohio's Laying the Groundwork summit, Governor Mike DeWine highlights his investments in infants, young children, and families.
Mar 19, 2021
Ginther, small business owners: Child care essential to economic recovery (Columbus Business First)
An event hosted by Groundwork Ohio and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices highlights the small business case for child care.
Mar 5, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to expand to 941K more Ohioans (Dayton Daily News)
By: Kaitlin Schroeder Dayton Daily News Access article Shannon Jones, with Groundwork Ohio, which advocates for child care and other...
Mar 3, 2021
Ohio lags the nation on several health measures. Will DeWine's budget help? (Dayton Daily News)
"Given how hard many young children have been hit by the pandemic, we need to make sure we position them for lifelong success."
Feb 21, 2021
Governor’s Imagination Library appoints three new board members (Pomeroy Daily Sentinel)
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Shannon Jones has been appointed to the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library Board of Directors.
Feb 19, 2021
Groundwork Ohio Launches Innovative Center for Family Voice
Groundwork Ohio today announced a historic investment by MolinaCares Accord to build a “center of excellence” dedicated to authentically...
Jan 14, 2021
Report Criticizes Low Compensation For Early Childhood Workers (Gongwer Ohio)
Advocates say Ohio's early childhood education system is held back by a lack of support for its workforce, including pay that trails...
Oct 20, 2020
New report on children’s lead levels prompts calls for more rigorous day care... (Cleveland 19 News)
Elevated levels of lead are the highest in Ohio for Cuyahoga County, more than three-times the state average for children age five and...
Oct 14, 2020
Groundwork’s report addresses crucial areas of policy (Athens News)
The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development is joining with Groundwork Ohio to raise our voices to ensure that all communities and...
Oct 14, 2020
Advocates Seek Collaboration To Prevent Child Lead Poisoning (Gongwer Ohio)
State policymakers should partner with child care programs if they hope to make progress when it comes to minimizing childhood lead...
Oct 13, 2020
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