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Nov 30, 2022
The Family Glitch is Fixed Just in Time for Open Enrollment
By: Zach Reat, Director of Health Initiatives, Ohio Association of Foodbanks A new US Department of the Treasury regulation finalized in...

Nov 21, 2022
Our Country's Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Is Worsening - It's Time for Targeted Action
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Policy Advocacy & External Affairs at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn When a family is...

Nov 14, 2022
Heeding the Call: County Investments in Quality Child Care
By: Beth Hess, J.D., M.A., Director of the Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Beth on Twitter and LinkedIn Ohio, as well...

Nov 3, 2022
Getting Curious About Babies: The 2022 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Policy & Operating Officer Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn We are grateful to the Prental-to-3 Policy...


Oct 25, 2022
What We're Reading: October 2022
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...


Sep 30, 2022
Governor DeWine Builds on Legacy of Leadership for Young Children, Makes Bold Commitment
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 30, 2022 Contact: Becca Thomas bthomas@groundworkohio.org COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Governor Mike...


Sep 29, 2022
What We're Reading: September 2022
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...


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,...


Sep 1, 2022
What We're Reading: August 2022
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...


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 25, 2022
Get to Know Groundwork: Carol Argiro, Director of Advancement
In recent weeks, Groundwork Ohio has published a “Get to Know Groundwork” series, spotlighting members of our amazing team! This week,...


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 28, 2022
What We're Reading: July 2022
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...


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 21, 2022
Communication & Language in Infants and Toddlers—Building Blocks for the Brain
By: Beth Hess, J.D., M.A., Director of the Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Beth on Twitter and LinkedIn As a parent,...


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.


Jun 30, 2022
What We're Reading: June 2022
Read the latest and greatest resources on early education and health


Jun 21, 2022
Ohio Business, Healthcare, and Early Childhood Leaders Announce 2022 Vote for Ohio Kids Campaign
Gubernatorial Candidates Invited to Participate in the Vote for Ohio Kids Leadership Forum on October 6, 2022

Jun 21, 2022
Opinion: 7 in 10 parents worry about kids' mental health (The Columbus Dispatch)
Increased isolation, economic instability, and gaps in in-person education have had detrimental effects on early childhood


Jun 17, 2022
Week of June 17th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.
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