Asthma Disparities for Black Children in Ohio
In 2021, nearly six percent of Ohio children were reported as having asthma. But this statistic contains stark inequities. In that year,...
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Jul 24
Recognizing Black Maternal Mental Health Week
By Caitlin Feldman, Policy Director Follow Caitlin on LinkedIn This week, July 19–25th, we recognize Black Maternal Mental Health...
Jul 16
Reflections on the National Child Care Innovation Summit
By Shannon Jones, Senior Advisor, Groundwork Ohio Follow Shannon on X/Twitter and LinkedIn On June 27, 2024, I had the privilege of...
Jul 12
A Message from Lynanne Gutierrez
Dear Friends and Supporters, As Groundwork Ohio enters a new chapter, I am honored and excited to serve as the new CEO. Our purpose has...
Jul 11
Groundwork Provides Public Comment to Ohio’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
By Troy Hunter, Senior Policy Director, Groundwork Ohio Follow Troy on Twitter and LinkedIn Ohio created a 2025–2027 Child Care and...
Jul 10
Press Release: Groundwork Ohio Elevates Boulton to Vice President
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jul 2
Get to Know Groundwork: Malissa Harris, Policy Associate
As part of our “Get to Know Groundwork” series, we've been spotlighting members of our amazing team. This week, we’re getting to know...
Jul 1
Survey from Goldman Sachs: Ohio Small Business Growth Hindered by Lack of Affordable, Quality Child Care
The following is a press release from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices. New survey data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small...
Jun 28
A Special Message from Groundwork Ohio Leadership
By: Shannon Jones, CEO, Groundwork Ohio Follow Shannon on X/Twitter and LinkedIn It has been an honor for nearly eight years to serve as...
Jun 25
Press Release: New Ohio Parent Survey Details Struggle to Find, Afford Child Care
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jun 25
Important Announcement: Groundwork Ohio CEO Leadership Transition
By: Robyn Lightcap, Board Chair, Groundwork Ohio Follow Robyn on LinkedIn After nearly eight years of exemplary service as CEO, Shannon...
Jun 21
Get to Know Groundwork: Jacob Oates, Program Manager
As part of our “Get to Know Groundwork” series, we've been spotlighting members of our amazing team. This week, we’re getting to know...
Jun 19
Announcing the Maternal and Infant Health Panel at the Cincinnati Roadshow
By: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Manager, Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia on LinkedIn Between 2018-2021, 5.8 percent of moms in Ohio received...
Jun 13
A Father’s Day Reflection: Why We Should All Care About Affordable Child Care
By Matt Lofy, President/CEO of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce and Host of the The Dadass Podcast Follow Matt on Facebook and...
Jun 12
‘Enact the Strong Foundations Act’ Passes House Floor, Moves to Senate
Groundwork Ohio, the state’s leading policy and advocacy organization uniquely focused on the needs of young children during the prenatal...
Jun 11
Celebrating June as Responsible Fatherhood Month
By the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood, Department of Children and Youth Follow OCF on Twitter and Facebook. June represents many things....
Jun 5
Ohio Department of Children and Youth Update
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth held its bimonthly partner call in late May. As one of the initiatives we advocated for in the...
May 24
Columbus State Opens Center for Early Learning
By Nathaniel Grossman, Director of Communications Follow Nathaniel on LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio was on campus at Columbus State Community...
May 23
State Legislative Update, May 20-24
The week saw a flurry of activity on bills in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the State Senate: SB 273 (Establish Child Care...
May 22
Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony for House Concurrent Resolution 16
By Caitlin Feldman, Ohio Infant-Toddler Court Team and Policy Coordinator Follow Caitlin on LinkedIn Note: the following proponent...
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