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Empowering Change: How Groundwork Ohio’s Fellows Use Storytelling to Advocate for Children
Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Early Childhood Fellows are using storytelling to advocate for every child’s chance to thrive.
Jan 21


House Bill 7: A Milestone for Ohio’s Youngest Children and Families
A transformative step for Ohio’s children: Learn how House Bill 7 supports early childhood mental health, Medicaid stability, and more.
Jan 9


Building a Brighter Future: Empowering Women to Address Ohio's Child Care Crisis
Explore the challenges of child care in Ohio and join the movement to secure brighter futures for young children and families.
Jan 6


Building Strong Foundations: Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Ohio
Sub HB 7 advances care for young children by improving mental health diagnostics, home visiting, and interagency collaboration in Ohio.
Dec 17, 2024


Countdown to Impact: Advocating for Ohio’s Youngest During Lame Duck Session
Advocacy heats up during Ohio’s lame duck session as bills on child care, maternal health, and early education seek final passage.
Dec 11, 2024


Guadalupe Bright's Story: Trapped by Waitlists
The lack of access to timely health care services and the inability to find quality child care has made it nearly impossible for me to work a traditional job.
Dec 10, 2024


Reflecting on My Journey with Groundwork Ohio's Early Learning Fellowship
Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Fellowship is empowering early childhood leaders to advocate for policies that support kids and families.
Dec 6, 2024


Get to Know Groundwork: CJ Murphy, Operations Manager
Meet CJ Murphy, Operations Manager at Groundwork Ohio! A former teacher turned advocate, CJ ensures team success & champions young children.
Dec 5, 2024


Celebrating Joy and Belonging at the NAEYC Conference
NAEYC's Annual Conference inspired early childhood advocates to advance inclusion, belonging, and high-quality learning for all children.
Dec 3, 2024


Advocating for Awareness: Groundwork Ohio Supports Senate Bill 207 for Stillbirth Prevention
Groundwork Ohio supports SB207 to designate Stillbirth Prevention Day, raising awareness and advancing solutions for Ohio families.
Nov 21, 2024


Disparities in Child Care for Children with Disabilities
Ohio families of children with disabilities face systemic barriers to care, from navigating subsidies to finding inclusive, quality provider
Nov 21, 2024


Public-Private Partnerships Can Help Support a Broken Child Care Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships like SB 273 could ease Ohio's child care crisis, benefiting families and strengthening workforce stability.
Nov 13, 2024


Driving Change: Groundwork Ohio's Policy Roadmap
Grateful for our journey across Ohio! Our new report, Driving Change, is a roadmap for a thriving future for Ohio’s kids. Let’s drive change
Nov 13, 2024


A Family for Every Child: National Adoption Month and the Power of Adoption
National Adoption Month celebrates families built through adoption and raises awareness for the 3,000 Ohio children in foster care awaiting
Nov 7, 2024


Groundwork Ohio Celebrates 20 Years of Early Childhood Advocacy at The Ohio Statehouse
On October 30, 2024, Groundwork Ohio celebrated 20 years of advocacy for young children with a special luncheon event at the Ohio Statehouse
Oct 31, 2024


Groundwork Ohio's New Report on Paid Family Leave: Filling the Gaps in FMLA for Ohio Families
76% of Ohioans lack access to paid family leave, a vital support that improves health outcomes and strengthens families.
Oct 31, 2024


Get to Know Groundwork: Vanessa Butler, JD – Senior Director of Community Relations & Special Projects
Vanessa Butler, JD, rejoined Groundwork as Senior Director of Community Relations & Special Projects, to build key community partnerships.
Oct 23, 2024


Partner Spotlight: HOPE Toledo
HOPE Toledo drives generational change by providing accessible, high-quality education from Pre-K to postsecondary, uplifting families.
Oct 22, 2024


Groundwork Ohio Celebrates Family Leadership Fellows
Groundwork Ohio’s Family Advisory Committee empowers parents to shape policies, advocate for families, and drive meaningful change statewide
Oct 16, 2024


From Infant Mortality Awareness to Action
Infant mortality is more than a medical issue; it's a reflection of social, economic, and environmental factors affecting the community.
Oct 8, 2024
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