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.

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

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

Meet CJ Murphy, Operations Manager at Groundwork Ohio! A former teacher turned advocate, CJ ensures team success & champions young children.

NAEYC's Annual Conference inspired early childhood advocates to advance inclusion, belonging, and high-quality learning for all children.

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

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

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

By Molly Mottram Associate Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation The initial year following the birth of a child poses a...

By Jona Ison, Business Development and Communications Coordinator, Goodwill of South Central Ohio As the 2023-24 school year approached,

Dr. Edmund W. Gordon is regarded as one of the leading designers of Head Start, an early intervention program vital to many Ohio families.

Kezia will support Groundwork Ohio’s mission to ensure that every child has the best chance for lifelong success.

Elijah's work will build relationships with public policy professionals and advocates to build a strong network.

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

By Ellen Chavez, a Home Visitor on behalf of the Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and member of the 2022 Class of the...

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

Keynote address, sponsored by PNC Bank, will bring together hundreds to support children and families Sonia Manzano, an award-winning...

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