In 2025, Groundwork Ohio focuses on bold policy advocacy, amplifying voices, and building partnerships to create a brighter future for kids.

Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Early Childhood Fellows are using storytelling to advocate for every child’s chance to thrive.

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

Explore the challenges of child care in Ohio and join the movement to secure brighter futures for young children and families.

Sub HB 7 advances care for young children by improving mental health diagnostics, home visiting, and interagency collaboration in Ohio.

Advocacy heats up during Ohio’s lame duck session as bills on child care, maternal health, and early education seek final passage.

Discover how Groundwork Ohio’s Fellowship is empowering early childhood leaders to advocate for policies that support kids and families.

Groundwork Ohio supports SB207 to designate Stillbirth Prevention Day, raising awareness and advancing solutions for Ohio families.

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

By Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia on LinkedIn Imagine being a pregnant woman or new mom from a low-income

By Elijah Smith, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio. Follow Elijah on LinkedIn. Following President Biden’s State of the Union Address on...

An Open Letter to Ohio Policy Makers.

In response to Governor DeWine’s preview of his Executive State Budget and State of the State address, Groundwork issued this statement.

We are prepared to utilize the voices of professionals and families alongside our Dashboard data and policy agenda as a guide for action.

Groundwork Ohio applauds Governor DeWine’s investment in moms, babies, and families through the Comprehensive Maternal Care (CMC) program.

A policy area that continues to remain a priority is developing healthy beginnings for children, specifically maternal & infant mortality.

By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...

By: Amy Meade, Director, Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn ** Update: Since publishing this...