A tool for understanding the strengths and challenges facing the systems serving children and families.

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A 10-year look at the impact of policy changes and opportunities for the future.

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Groundwork Ohio visited 13 diverse Ohio communities to understand the unique challenges faced by young children and their families. Learn about our findings—a roadmap for giving all Ohio children an opportunity to thrive. 

As we confront Ohio’s persistent infant mortality crisis, this report serves as both a reflection of our progress and a call to action. Rooted in the voices of families, caregivers, and communities across the state, and specifically in Montgomery County Ohio, it captures the lived experiences and systemic barriers that shape maternal and infant health outcomes.