News | Groundwork Ohio 2024

Dec 17

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 11

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 6

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 5

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 3

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.

Nov 21

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

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 13

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

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 7

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

Oct 31

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

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 23

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 22

Partner Spotlight: HOPE Toledo

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

Oct 16

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 8

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 2

Fatherhood Matters: Empowering Dads for Stronger Communities

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

Sep 24

Get to Know Groundwork: Sara Loken, Managing Director of Communications

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...

Sep 16

Op-ed: Amping up efforts on Ohio's infant mortality challenge

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

Sep 12

Momentum 2024 Agenda Preview

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