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.
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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 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...
Jan 24
Maternal Health: Discussing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
By Molly Mottram Associate Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation The initial year following the birth of a child poses a...
Oct 2, 2023
Goodwill Opens First Child Care Center in Chillicothe
By Jona Ison, Business Development and Communications Coordinator, Goodwill of South Central Ohio
As the 2023-24 school year approached,
Feb 3, 2023
Black History Month Profile: Head Start Architect Dr. Edmund W. Gordon
Dr. Edmund W. Gordon is regarded as one of the leading designers of Head Start, an early intervention program vital to many Ohio families.
Jan 30, 2023
Get to Know Groundwork: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant
Kezia will support Groundwork Ohio’s mission to ensure that every child has the best chance for lifelong success.
Jan 11, 2023
Get to Know Groundwork: Elijah Smith, Policy Assistant
Elijah's work will build relationships with public policy professionals and advocates to build a strong network.
Jan 5, 2023
A Recommitment to Eliminating Disparities in Infant Health Outcomes
A policy area that continues to remain a priority is developing healthy beginnings for children, specifically maternal & infant mortality.
Dec 19, 2022
Bringing the Light Home for So Many New Mothers and Families
By Ellen Chavez, a Home Visitor on behalf of the Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and member of the 2022 Class of the...
Dec 15, 2022
Groundwork Ohio Submits Testimony in Support of Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Dec 15, 2022
Sesame Street Actress to Address Groundwork Ohio's 2023 Advocacy Day
Keynote address, sponsored by PNC Bank, will bring together hundreds to support children and families Sonia Manzano, an award-winning...
Dec 12, 2022
How will Ohio Spend the Half a Billion Dollars of Child Care ARPA Funds Not Yet Authorized?
By: Amy Meade, Director, Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn ** Update: Since publishing this...
Dec 9, 2022
Groundwork Ohio Testified on Behalf of Doula Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Sep 8, 2022
Get to Know Groundwork: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director of the Center for Family Voice
In recent weeks, Groundwork Ohio has published a “Get to Know Groundwork” series, spotlighting members of our amazing team! This week,...
Aug 25, 2022
Recognizing Black Breastfeeding Week
By: Lindsay Ciavarelli, M.S., Director of the Center for Maternal and Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lindsay on Twitter and...
Aug 2, 2022
Gubernatorial Candidates Confirmed for Vote for Ohio Kids Forum
If you haven’t heard our message yet, we’re passionate about taking care of our youngest Ohioans.
Jul 27, 2022
Get to Know Groundwork: Becca Thomas, Director of Communications
In recent weeks, Groundwork Ohio has published a “Get to Know Groundwork” series, spotlighting members of our amazing team! This week,...
Jul 15, 2022
Resource Guide: Navigating Ohio’s Infant Formula Shortage
The infant formula shortage has had substantial impacts on Ohio families. Our new Resource Guide helps families navigate the crisis.
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