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Kinship Caregiving in Appalachian Ohio
By Patrick Caniglia , Policy and Research Fellow, Appalachian Children Coalition “I’m still working,” an Appalachian grandmother...
Aug 1, 2023


What We're Reading: July 2023
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources.
Aug 1, 2023


Incorporating Community-Based Strategies to Engage Dayton-Area Families
By Jessica Salem, MPA, Executive Director, Center for Health Equity, Dayton Children's Hospital The Dayton Children’s Center for Health...
Jul 27, 2023


The Intersection of Advocacy and Ministry
By: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director, Center for Family Voice, Groundwork Ohio. Follow Lawrence on Twitter and LinkedIn. I had a once-in-a...
Jul 26, 2023


Bringing Groundwork Ohio's Advocacy to D.C.
By: Becca Thomas, Managing Director, Communications, Groundwork Ohio Follow Becca on Twitter and LinkedIn The work to improve early...
Jul 25, 2023


Get to Know Groundwork: Caitlin Feasby, Statewide Coordinator, Ohio Infant-Toddler Court Team
As part of our “Get to Know Groundwork” series, we've been spotlighting members of our amazing team.
Jul 24, 2023


Get to Know Groundwork: Troy Hunter, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Performance
This week, we’re getting to know Troy Hunter, Groundwork’s Director of Research, Evaluation, and Performance...
Jul 18, 2023


Celebrating National Black Family Month
Black Family Month was first recognized in July of 2006 to encourage the enrichment of families through education, health, and...
Jul 18, 2023


House Bill 7: The Vehicle for Modernizing WIC
By: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia on LinkedIn House Bill 7 was introduced by Representative Andrea...
Jul 14, 2023


The Alliance Employment Promise: An Early Childhood-Centered Approach to Workforce
By Liz Hibbs, Early Childhood Education Alliance Director Follow ECEA on Twitter and Facebook In May 2019, the Early Childhood Education...
Jul 13, 2023


Thank You for Using Your BIG VOICE for Little Kids
This week, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 33, the final version of Ohio's operating budget, into law. Despite the disappointing...
Jul 10, 2023


What We're Reading: June 2023
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...
Jul 3, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Responds to Conference Committee Report, Urges Vetoes on Harmful Provisions
Groundwork Ohio appreciates the bipartisan efforts in the Conference Committee to restore several critical investments in Ohio’s youngest...
Jun 30, 2023


Conference Committee Deliberates on Budget: TWEET Now
The Ohio House of Representatives will vote today, June 27, to extend Fiscal Year 2023 for one week to have more time to deliberate on...
Jun 27, 2023


What Happens to Undeliverable Dolly Parton Imagination Library books?
By Christian Davis, M.Ed., CEO, Cincinnati Parent Empowerment Network (CPEN) Follow CPEN on Facebook Collectively the state of Ohio has...
Jun 26, 2023


Join us to Rally for Ohio's Future on June 21
T his is Our Chance to Take a Stand Alongside Fellow Ohioans and Health and Human Service Partners for Ohio Kids and Families in the...
Jun 15, 2023


New Kindergarten Readiness Data Show Lowest Scores in Recent Ohio History
On the heels of massive budget cuts proposed by the Ohio Senate to school and workforce readiness supports, including the elimination of...
Jun 13, 2023


Ohio Must Invest in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health & Safety
By: Amy Meade, Director of the Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn Brains are built on a...
Jun 9, 2023


Celebrating National Black Child Development Week: Empowering the Future Generations
By: Ainslee Johnson-Brown, Manager of Policy & Programs, Black Child Development Institute Ohio Follow BCDI Ohio on Twitter National...
Jun 8, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony to Ohio Senate Finance Committee
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Jun 8, 2023
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