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ODJFS Releases New Information for Child Care Providers
As we learned on Sunday, beginning on Thursday, March 26, 2020, all child care programs operating in Ohio must do so under a temporary...
Mar 25, 2020
ODJFS Releases Temporary Licensing Procedures to Address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Access the procedural letter here. Child Care Manual Procedure Letter No. 137 March 18, 2020 TO:All Child Care Manual HoldersAll Child...
Mar 18, 2020
Join ODJFS Webinar Tomorrow Regarding Emergency Child Care Measures
Today, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Kim Hall announced the department will be implementing emergency measures to...
Mar 17, 2020
We hear you. We support you.
First and foremost, thank you to all of our child care and early learning programs, which are doing heroic and important work under...
Mar 17, 2020
Ohio's Response to COVID-19 for Child Care Programs
As you've seen and heard over the last couple of days, Governor Mike DeWine and the State of Ohio have taken steps to prevent the rapid...
Mar 14, 2020
Calling All County Officials!
County officials have the opportunity to play a big role in the lives of Ohio's youngest learners through implementing a prenatal to...
Mar 6, 2020
Statewide Coalition Launches Initiative to Make Ohio the Best State for Our Youngest Children
Columbus, Ohio: Today Groundwork Ohio launched Ready, Set, Soar Ohio, a new initiative supported by a diverse, statewide coalition to...
Feb 26, 2020
Uninsured Rates for Children Under Age 6 in Ohio Reveals Cracks in the Foundation of Medicaid
Columbus, Ohio: Today, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families released a report showing that more children under the age...
Dec 11, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Unveils Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship
Columbus, Ohio: Yesterday, Groundwork Ohio announced the launch of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship. The Fellowship was created...
Nov 19, 2019
Groundwork Executive Director Shannon Jones Appointed to Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality
Columbus, Ohio: Today, Groundwork Ohio announced the appointment of Executive Director Shannon Jones to the Ohio Commission on Infant...
Oct 18, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Announces New Policy Associate
Columbus, Ohio: Today, Groundwork Ohio announced the appointment of Julia Jackels as its newest Policy Associate. “I am excited to join...
Sep 5, 2019
Conference Committee Preserves Funding for Key Early Education and Health Investments
Conference Committee Preserves Funding for Key Early Education and Health Investments in Ohio’s FY 2020-2021 Operating Budget Columbus,...
Jul 17, 2019
Ohio Senate Proposes $10 Million Investment in Quality Early Learning, Stops Rate Cut to 13 Counties
Columbus, Ohio: Today, the Ohio Senate Finance Committee released its newest version of the FY 2020-21 state operating budget, which...
Jun 11, 2019
Child Care Providers and Community Leaders Testify on Devastating Impact of Proposed Reimbursement..
Child Care Providers and Community Leaders Testify on Devastating Impact of Proposed Reimbursement Rate Cut in 13 Rural Ohio Counties...
Jun 5, 2019
Business Leaders, Child Advocates, and Policymakers Elevate Quality Early Learning during the Summit
Columbus, Ohio: Today nearly 300 business leaders, child advocates, and early education experts from across the state convened at the...
May 8, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Announces Inspired Agenda for Laying the Groundwork Summit
Columbus, Ohio: Groundwork Ohio today announced the participation of Ohio legislative leaders and LeeAnne Cornyn, Director of the...
Apr 25, 2019
Governor Mike DeWine Proclaims April “Month of the Young Child”
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Early Childhood Equitable Access Coalition today announced Governor Mike DeWine has proclaimed April 2019, as...
Mar 28, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Announces Myra Jones-Taylor of ZERO TO THREE as Keynote Speaker for May 8th Summit
Columbus, Ohio: Groundwork Ohio today announced Myra Jones-Taylor as keynote speaker for their upcoming Budget Advocacy Day on May 8,...
Mar 7, 2019
Child Advocates Unite Behind A Common Agenda
Columbus, Ohio: Groundwork Ohio, the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA), Ohio Association of Child Care Providers...
Feb 15, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Applauds Governor DeWine’s Commitment to Ohio’s Youngest & Most Vulnerable Children
Columbus, Ohio: Groundwork applauds the critical first step taken by Governor DeWine this afternoon toward improving the outcomes of...
Jan 15, 2019
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