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An Opportunity to Promote Birth Equity Through Increased Access to Doula Services
By: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia LinkedIn As we recognize National Doula Week, it’s crucial to...
May 11, 2023


The True Cost of Underfunded Child Care
More than 82,000 early childhood professionals in Ohio provide young children with nurturing care and early learning experiences. A...
May 8, 2023


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


Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony in Support of HB 7, The Strong Foundations Act
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
May 2, 2023


Working Together to Improve Local Child Care
By: Maura Teynor, Chief Advancement Officer, Richland County Foundation
Apr 27, 2023


A Seat at the Table
By: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director, Center for Family Voice, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lawrence on Twitter and LinkedIn The Johnson...
Apr 25, 2023


Celebrating and Recognizing Early Childhood Educators
Guest Post by Aaron Bouie III, Executive Director of Elementary Education (PK-5), Youngstown City School District Join us in celebrating...
Apr 20, 2023


Urgent Child Care Action Alert
Following the release of the FY24-25 Budget Bill, Groundwork Ohio is disappointed to share that the amended House Bill 33 represents cuts...
Apr 18, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Announces its Fourth Cohort of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship
By: Amy Meade, Director, Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio is thrilled to...
Apr 18, 2023


Mama Certified: A Collective Approach to Maternal and Infant Health Equity
During Black Maternal Health Week, we're pleased to share a guest post written by Cradle Cincinnati By Danyelle Bush, Senior Media &...
Apr 14, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week...
Apr 12, 2023


Addressing Child Sexual Abuse in Ohio
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we're pleased to share a guest blog from the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers. As...
Apr 11, 2023


2023 Week of the Young Child
By Xiara Quinn, Lead Teacher at Learning Grove, and member of the 2022 Class of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship. While the...
Apr 4, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony Requesting Amendments to Budget Proposal
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Mar 30, 2023


What We're Reading: March 2023
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...
Mar 29, 2023


Prioritize Investments in Child Care in the State Budget
An Open Letter to Ohio Policy Makers.
Mar 27, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Submits Testimony for the State Budget Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Mar 24, 2023


Lupe Bright's Story
Featured Family Story:
As part of our Early Childhood Dashboard, Lupe shares how healthcare access and quality is positively impacting her family's life.
Mar 21, 2023


Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony in Support of Preschool Expansion
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Mar 21, 2023


Lori Jarvis's Story
Featured Family Story:
As part of our Early Childhood Dashboard, Lori discusses how her family works to ensure they're healthy and ready to learn.
Mar 19, 2023
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