OUR WORK
Initiatives & Programs
Advocacy
Current State Budget (FY 24-25)
Our staff works tirelessly to secure funding for our statewide budget that will support and lift up Ohio’s children and families.
Current Bills and Legislation
Follow along as we incorporate data-driven reports, expert perspectives, and family voices as we push for change from our state policymakers.
Engaging Powerful Champions
We value your expertise!
The early childhood movement touches many different audiences and communities. Our impact strategies rely on engaging with a broad range of audiences that can drive systemic change—from policymakers to parents. We seek to connect people and organizations around the state to build unique coalitions and advisory councils of diverse stakeholders who share early childhood policy as a priority. Get involved in our:
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Business Coalition
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Women's Coalition
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Maternal & Young Child Health Advisory Council
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Early Learning & Child Care Advisory Council
Family Voice
Engaging Ohio parents and families in policies and practices that impact the healthy development of their children.
We invest in and listen to families of young children because we recognize they are the true experts in the lives of their own children. While there are certainly local programs and entities that may include family engagement as an aspect of service delivery or an evidence-based intervention, we’re building infrastructure to center the voices of families to inform public policy.
Advocacy Trainings
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers cannot advocate for themselves.
They need YOU to advocate to ensure they receive the support needed to be healthy and ready to learn.
They need strong voices from all around Ohio and different perspectives and professions to come together and call for policy change. They need a movement, and movements are built by people coming together for a shared purpose. So, we've made a commitment to provide people with the support, training, and information needed to be effective advocates.
Statewide Efforts
Ensuring Ohio makes early education & child health a top priority
This initiative is led jointly by Groundwork Ohio, the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, and Ohio Excels in partnership with business, health care, and early education leaders as well as child advocates from around the state. Our robust coalition is driving a powerful agenda that puts Ohio kids front and center.