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May 21, 2020

Groundwork Applauds Governor DeWine’s Bold Commitment to Equity

Today, Groundwork Ohio applauded Governor DeWine’s recognition of a fundamental truth that is long overdue for public discussion in Ohio...

May 16, 2020

Groundwork Sends Thank You Cards to Over 2,000 Pandemic Child Care Providers

Over the past couple of months, thousands of dedicated child care providers have made the brave decision to operate pandemic programs...

May 14, 2020

Governor DeWine Announces Plan for Reopening of Child Care Programs

Today, Governor Mike DeWine announced that child care can reopen on May 31st under new guidelines...

Apr 6, 2020

Join us Wednesday in Raising Awareness on Child Abuse Prevention Day

This Wednesday, April 8th we will be hosting a webinar on Preventing Child Abuse During Coronavirus Pandemic...

Mar 25, 2020

ODJFS Releases New Information for Child Care Providers

As we learned on Sunday, beginning on Thursday, March 26, 2020, all child care programs operating in Ohio must do so under a temporary...

Mar 18, 2020

ODJFS Releases Temporary Licensing Procedures to Address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Access the procedural letter here. Child Care Manual Procedure Letter No. 137 March 18, 2020 TO:All Child Care Manual HoldersAll Child...

Mar 17, 2020

Join ODJFS Webinar Tomorrow Regarding Emergency Child Care Measures

Today, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Kim Hall announced the department will be implementing emergency measures to...

Mar 17, 2020

We hear you. We support you.

First and foremost, thank you to all of our child care and early learning programs, which are doing heroic and important work under...

Mar 14, 2020

Ohio's Response to COVID-19 for Child Care Programs

As you've seen and heard over the last couple of days, Governor Mike DeWine and the State of Ohio have taken steps to prevent the rapid...

Mar 6, 2020

Calling All County Officials!

County officials have the opportunity to play a big role in the lives of Ohio's youngest learners through implementing a prenatal to...

Feb 26, 2020

Statewide Coalition Launches Initiative to Make Ohio the Best State for Our Youngest Children

Columbus, Ohio: Today Groundwork Ohio launched Ready, Set, Soar Ohio, a new initiative supported by a diverse, statewide coalition to...

Dec 11, 2019

Uninsured Rates for Children Under Age 6 in Ohio Reveals Cracks in the Foundation of Medicaid

Columbus, Ohio: Today, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families released a report showing that more children under the age...

Nov 19, 2019

Groundwork Ohio Unveils Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship

Columbus, Ohio: Yesterday, Groundwork Ohio announced the launch of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship. The Fellowship was created...

Oct 18, 2019

Groundwork Executive Director Shannon Jones Appointed to Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality

Columbus, Ohio: Today, Groundwork Ohio announced the appointment of Executive Director Shannon Jones to the Ohio Commission on Infant...

Sep 5, 2019

Groundwork Ohio Announces New Policy Associate

Columbus, Ohio: Today, Groundwork Ohio announced the appointment of Julia Jackels as its newest Policy Associate. “I am excited to join...

Jul 17, 2019

Conference Committee Preserves Funding for Key Early Education and Health Investments

Conference Committee Preserves Funding for Key Early Education and Health Investments in Ohio’s FY 2020-2021 Operating Budget Columbus,...

Jun 11, 2019

Ohio Senate Proposes $10 Million Investment in Quality Early Learning, Stops Rate Cut to 13 Counties

Columbus, Ohio: Today, the Ohio Senate Finance Committee released its newest version of the FY 2020-21 state operating budget, which...

Jun 5, 2019

Child Care Providers and Community Leaders Testify on Devastating Impact of Proposed Reimbursement..

Child Care Providers and Community Leaders Testify on Devastating Impact of Proposed Reimbursement Rate Cut in 13 Rural Ohio Counties...

May 8, 2019

Business Leaders, Child Advocates, and Policymakers Elevate Quality Early Learning during the Summit

Columbus, Ohio: Today nearly 300 business leaders, child advocates, and early education experts from across the state convened at the...

Apr 25, 2019

Groundwork Ohio Announces Inspired Agenda for Laying the Groundwork Summit

Columbus, Ohio: Groundwork Ohio today announced the participation of Ohio legislative leaders and LeeAnne Cornyn, Director of the...