Awareness & Outreach

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 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...