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Feb 25, 2022
Week of February 25th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.

Feb 24, 2022
Get to Know Groundwork: Shannon Jones, President & CEO
Read our Q&A with Shannon Jones, Groundwork Ohio's President & CEO.

Feb 23, 2022
The Power of Sharing Your Story: Elevating Claire’s Voice for Change
How one family's real-life story is giving others a way to find their voice.

Feb 20, 2022
Child care crisis keeps moms from work (The Columbus Dispatch)
Groundwork Ohio joined central Ohio leaders for a discussion on the impact of the child care crisis on families and the workforce.


Feb 18, 2022
Week of February 18th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.

Feb 18, 2022
Development foundation seeks public input on child care issues (Knox Pages)
Knox County faced a child care shortage before COVID-19 hit, but the problem has worsened since the pandemic started.

Feb 17, 2022
Job Description: Director, Center for Early Learning
The Director of the Center for Early Learning will drive the Center’s work to improve outcomes for young children and their families.


Feb 11, 2022
Week of February 11th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.

Feb 10, 2022
Why aren't moms returning to workforce? (The Columbus Dispatch)
Nearly 1.8 million women have left the workforce since the onset of the pandemic and many with children under 5 have yet to return.

Feb 9, 2022
Early Childhood Experts Testify on the Vital Role of Quality Early Learning Programs in Ohio
Early childhood professionals, parents, and community leaders are united in their support for investing in quality early learning programs.

Feb 9, 2022
Op-ed: Parents are telling us what they need to get back to work: Fix child (The Columbus Dispatch)
Ohio is facing dual crises: a workforce crisis and a child care crisis.


Feb 4, 2022
Week of February 4th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.


Feb 3, 2022
How One Ohio County is Leveraging COVID Relief Funds to Expand Access to Quality Child Care
Commissioner Julie Ehemann shares what leaders in Shelby County are doing to help more families access quality child care.

Feb 1, 2022
Job Description: Community Engagement Coordinator, Center for Family Voice
Groundwork Ohio is seeking applicants for a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Center for Family Voice.


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

Feb 1, 2022
Pandemic fuels child-care staff absences (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
The recent explosion of COVID-19 cases has put an already fragile child care system into an even more precarious position.

Jan 28, 2022
Week of January 28th Round-Up
Read Groundwork Ohio's weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news, events, and opportunities.

Jan 27, 2022
Job Description: Director, Center for Maternal and Young Child Health
Groundwork Ohio is seeking applicants for a Director of the Center for Maternal and Young Child Health. Apply by Friday, February 11, 2022.

Jan 26, 2022
Child Care Crisis: Ohio Parents at "Tipping Point" (Public News Service)
The child care crisis is undermining the stability of many households in Ohio, as well as slowing the state's economic recovery.

Jan 24, 2022
Pandemic, child care issues remain stressors for some Ohio parents, poll finds (Fox19 Cincinnati)
A recent survey from Groundwork Ohio found the pandemic and ongoing child care crisis remain major sources of stress for parents.
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