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Feb 7, 2020
Groundwork's New Advisory Committee is Now in Full Swing
This week, the Groundwork Advisory Committee met for our first meeting of 2020. While some faces were familiar, we also welcomed many new...

Jan 31, 2020
2020: Charting the Course Ahead
Over the past year, Groundwork has not only expanded our team, but we have also exponentially grown our footprint in Ohio. We have no...


Jan 24, 2020
Expanding Access to Early Childhood Mental Health Services
In an effort to further support the health and wellbeing of Ohio's youngest children, Governor DeWine recently announced grant awards to...

Jan 17, 2020
Presidential Candidates Prioritize Young Children, Families, and Early Educators
Earlier this week, CNN and the Des Moines Register hosted the 7th Democratic Debate in Iowa. Only six Democratic presidential candidates...


Jan 10, 2020
Groundwork Speaks Up for Young Children in Foster Care
This week, Groundwork attended and provided testimony at the Foster Care Forum in Columbus hosted by Governor DeWine's Children Services...


Jan 3, 2020
New Year, New Groundwork Advisory Committee
This fall, we opened applications for Groundwork's Advisory Committee. Members of the Advisory Committee are trusted to provide insights...


Dec 20, 2019
A Year in Review: Big Steps Forward for Ohio's Littlest Learners in 2019
As the year (and decade) comes to an end, we can't help but reflect on all the exciting things that happened in 2019 at Groundwork. We...

Dec 13, 2019
Uninsured Rates for Children Under Age 6 in Ohio Reveals Cracks in the Foundation of Medicaid
This week, the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families released a report, titled "Nation's Youngest Children Lose Health...
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...


Dec 6, 2019
Groundwork Welcomes New Policy Associate Alex Fisher
This week, the Groundwork staff was excited to welcome the newest addition to our team—Alex Fisher! Alex joins Groundwork as our newest...


Dec 3, 2019
Groundwork Ohio Announces New Policy Associate
Columbus, Ohio: Today, Groundwork Ohio announced the appointment of Alexander Fisher as its newest Policy Associate. “I am thrilled to be...

Nov 27, 2019
Groundwork Releases Early Childhood Mental Health Report
This week we released a new report titled Advancing Early Childhood Mental Health through Evidence-Based Home Visiting where we explore...


Nov 22, 2019
ICYMI: Groundwork Unveils Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship
Beginning in 2020, early education and health professionals from across the state will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills,...
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...


Nov 18, 2019
Groundwork Ohio's 2020 Leadership Fellowship Application Now Open!
Beginning in 2020, early education and health professionals from across the state will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills,...


Nov 15, 2019
Early Educators Speak Up
Groundwork spent the past year traveling the state and listening to members of the early education workforce share their experience...


Nov 8, 2019
Making Sure Ohio's Young Children Count: U.S. Census 2020
Access the full video. As we shared last week, the census plays a critical role in determining the allocation of billions of federal...


Nov 1, 2019
Early Learning & Development Report Roundup
NAEYC, in collaboration with The Education Trust, released a new report, Increasing Qualifications, Centering Equity: Experiences and...


Oct 25, 2019
Making Sure Ohio Kids Count in the 2020 Census
The census plays a critical role in determining the allocation of billions of federal dollars that promote healthy growth and development...


Oct 18, 2019
Groundwork Supports Ohio Equity Institute in Infant Mortality Reduction Efforts
This week, Groundwork Ohio hosted a leadership training for the Ohio Department of Health's Ohio Equity Institute (OEI) teams on how...
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