Ohio families of children with disabilities face systemic barriers to care, from navigating subsidies to finding inclusive, quality provider

Public-private partnerships like SB 273 could ease Ohio's child care crisis, benefiting families and strengthening workforce stability.

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

National Adoption Month celebrates families built through adoption and raises awareness for the 3,000 Ohio children in foster care awaiting

On October 30, 2024, Groundwork Ohio celebrated 20 years of advocacy for young children with a special luncheon event at the Ohio Statehouse

76% of Ohioans lack access to paid family leave, a vital support that improves health outcomes and strengthens families.

Vanessa Butler, JD, rejoined Groundwork as Senior Director of Community Relations & Special Projects, to build key community partnerships.

HOPE Toledo drives generational change by providing accessible, high-quality education from Pre-K to postsecondary, uplifting families.

Groundwork Ohio’s Family Advisory Committee empowers parents to shape policies, advocate for families, and drive meaningful change statewide

Infant mortality is more than a medical issue; it's a reflection of social, economic, and environmental factors affecting the community.

“Fatherhood is about empowerment and active engagement from the moment a man learns he is going to be a dad.” The Ohio Commission on...

As part of our “Get to Know Groundwork” series, we've been spotlighting members of our amazing team. This week, we’re getting to know...

By Shannon Jones, Senior Advisor , Groundwork Ohio Charleta B. Tavares, CEO, PrimaryOne Health Follow Shannon on X/Twitter and LinkedIn...

By Brittany Boulton, Vice President , Groundwork Ohio Follow Brittany on Twitter and LinkedIn After spending much of this summer on the...

By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio is excited to launch and...

My family is struggling on multiple fronts, and no matter how hard I try, it feels like the system is stacked against us. We rely on Medicaid, but finding quality healthcare providers who accept our insurance is extremely difficult.

“The issues impacting the lives of our children are simply too important to leave scattered throughout multiple agencies, without a...

By Caitlin Feldman, Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Caitlin on LinkedIn Safe Babies , a program of ZERO TO THREE , hosted its...

By Tegan Lecheler, National Program Manager, The Bridge Project Follow Tegan on LinkedIn The Bridge Project  seeks to end child poverty...

By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn The U.S. Department of Education is...