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Press Release: Groundwork Ohio Elevates Boulton to Vice President
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jul 10, 2024
Get to Know Groundwork: Malissa Harris, Policy Associate
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...
Jul 2, 2024
Survey from Goldman Sachs: Ohio Small Business Growth Hindered by Lack of Affordable, Quality Child Care
The following is a press release from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices. New survey data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small...
Jul 1, 2024
A Special Message from Groundwork Ohio Leadership
By: Shannon Jones , CEO , Groundwork Ohio Follow Shannon on X/Twitter and LinkedIn It has been an honor for nearly eight years to serve...
Jun 28, 2024
Press Release: New Ohio Parent Survey Details Struggle to Find, Afford Child Care
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jun 25, 2024
Important Announcement: Groundwork Ohio CEO Leadership Transition
By: Robyn Lightcap, Board Chair, Groundwork Ohio Follow Robyn on LinkedIn After nearly eight years of exemplary service as CEO,...
Jun 25, 2024
Get to Know Groundwork: Jacob Oates, Program Manager
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...
Jun 21, 2024
Announcing the Maternal and Infant Health Panel at the Cincinnati Roadshow
By: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Manager , Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia on LinkedIn Between 2018-2021, 5.8 percent of moms in Ohio...
Jun 19, 2024
A Father’s Day Reflection: Why We Should All Care About Affordable Child Care
By Matt Lofy, President/CEO of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce and Host of the The Dadass Podcast Follow Matt on Facebook and...
Jun 13, 2024
‘Enact the Strong Foundations Act’ Passes House Floor, Moves to Senate
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jun 12, 2024
Celebrating June as Responsible Fatherhood Month
By the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood , Department of Children and Youth Follow OCF on Twitter and Facebook . June represents many...
Jun 11, 2024
Ohio Department of Children and Youth Update
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth held its bimonthly partner call in late May. As one of the initiatives we advocated for in the...
Jun 5, 2024
Columbus State Opens Center for Early Learning
By Nathaniel Grossman, Director of Communications Follow Nathaniel on LinkedIn Children from the Center for Early Learning help cut the...
May 24, 2024
State Legislative Update, May 20-24
The week saw a flurry of activity on bills in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the State Senate: SB 273 (Establish Child Care...
May 23, 2024
Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony for House Concurrent Resolution 16
By Caitlin Feldman, Ohio Infant-Toddler Court Team and Policy Coordinator Follow Caitlin on LinkedIn Note: the following proponent...
May 22, 2024
State Legislative Update, May 13-17
It was a busy week for child-centered policy in the Ohio Statehouse. Representatives introduced five house bills that would support child...
May 16, 2024
Recognizing Black Maternal Mental Health Week
By Caitlin Feldman, Ohio Infant-Toddler Court Team and Policy Coordinator Follow Caitlin on LinkedIn Caitlin Feldman, Groundwork Ohio’s...
May 14, 2024
Engaging Family Voices: Introducing the Family Voice Workbook
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, President, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn At Groundwork Ohio, advocacy isn't just a...
May 14, 2024
The Week in Policy: May 6–10, 2024
By Brittany Boulton, Managing Director of Advocacy and Engagement, Groundwork Ohio Follow Brittany on Twitter and LinkedIn There was...
May 9, 2024
Groundwork Ohio Submits Comments on Proposed Early Intervention Program Changes
By Troy Hunter, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Performance, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn The Ohio...
May 8, 2024
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