How can we better support young children experiencing grief and loss?
Grief can affect a child's emotional well-being, development, and sense of security. Understanding how young children experience loss is an important step toward helping them heal.
Join us for Groundwork on Thursday, November 12, featuring Nancy Baur, Assistant Director of the Ohio Bereavement Collaborative.
Nancy will share insights into childhood grief and bereavement and the importance of providing compassionate, age-appropriate support to children and families navigating loss.
📅 Thursday, November 12 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
#GroundworkOhio #MorningMeeting #ChildhoodGrief #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
Grief can affect a child's emotional well-being, development, and sense of security. Understanding how young children experience loss is an important step toward helping them heal.
Join us for Groundwork on Thursday, November 12, featuring Nancy Baur, Assistant Director of the Ohio Bereavement Collaborative.
Nancy will share insights into childhood grief and bereavement and the importance of providing compassionate, age-appropriate support to children and families navigating loss.
📅 Thursday, November 12 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
#GroundworkOhio #MorningMeeting #ChildhoodGrief #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
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Ohio's new kindergarten age cutoff is creating unexpected challenges for families, leaving some facing an additional year of child care costs and difficult decisions about their children's education. As Ohio considers policies affecting young children, we must ensure families have access to affordable, high-quality early learning opportunities that support every child's development and success.
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#EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCare #OhioFamilies
Read more from @SpectrumNews1OH
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#EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCare #OhioFamilies
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We were pleased to provide proponent testimony in support of HB 939 alongside Dr. Kathy Lawton with @FranklinCoDD and Jake Dowling with @OACBDD. House Bill 939 would strengthen access to early intervention services for infants and toddlers while increasing state investment to l supports.
#EarlyIntervention #OhioChildren #EarlyChildhood #HB939
#EarlyIntervention #OhioChildren #EarlyChildhood #HB939
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The first three years of life are a critical window for healthy development. Every Ohio child who needs early intervention services should have access to them, regardless of where they live.
Today, Groundwork Ohio submitted proponent testimony in support of HB 939, which would rly intervention services for infants and toddlers while increasing state investment to help sustain these vital supports.
Thank you to bill sponsors @AndreaWhite2020 and @RepMikeOdioso for championing Ohio's youngest children and their families!
Read our testimony: groundworkohio.org/post/groundwor…
#EarlyIntervention #OhioChildren #EarlyChildhood #HB939
Today, Groundwork Ohio submitted proponent testimony in support of HB 939, which would rly intervention services for infants and toddlers while increasing state investment to help sustain these vital supports.
Thank you to bill sponsors @AndreaWhite2020 and @RepMikeOdioso for championing Ohio's youngest children and their families!
Read our testimony: groundworkohio.org/post/groundwor…
#EarlyIntervention #OhioChildren #EarlyChildhood #HB939
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Health coverage is a lifeline for Ohio's youngest children and their families.
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has spoken about Medicaid's essential role in helping children and families access health care, drawing on her own childhood experience.
As Ohio prepares for a new forward to working together to protect access to affordable health coverage and ensure that babies, young children, and parents can receive the care they need to be healthy and thrive.
Every child needs a healthy start.
#MedicaidMatters #OhioKidsFirst #MaternalHealth @amyactonoh
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has spoken about Medicaid's essential role in helping children and families access health care, drawing on her own childhood experience.
As Ohio prepares for a new forward to working together to protect access to affordable health coverage and ensure that babies, young children, and parents can receive the care they need to be healthy and thrive.
Every child needs a healthy start.
#MedicaidMatters #OhioKidsFirst #MaternalHealth @amyactonoh
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Groundwork Ohio is honored to be featured in the 2027 Women WELDing the Way calendar!
For a second year in a row, @WELD_National has included us in their annual calendar and has partnered with us to champion child care solutions and reinforce that affordable child care is a rity, workforce, and community stability issue. We are deeply grateful to Barb Smoot and WELD's leadership for amplifying our advocacy and policy work and engaging women leaders in building a stronger future for Ohio's youngest children and their families. Congratulations to Barb Smoot, Deepa Kellar, and their team their continued servant-leadership, and to all of the phenomenal women honorees!
#ChildCareIsEssential, #WomensEconomicEmpowerment, and #WomenInLeadership
For a second year in a row, @WELD_National has included us in their annual calendar and has partnered with us to champion child care solutions and reinforce that affordable child care is a rity, workforce, and community stability issue. We are deeply grateful to Barb Smoot and WELD's leadership for amplifying our advocacy and policy work and engaging women leaders in building a stronger future for Ohio's youngest children and their families. Congratulations to Barb Smoot, Deepa Kellar, and their team their continued servant-leadership, and to all of the phenomenal women honorees!
#ChildCareIsEssential, #WomensEconomicEmpowerment, and #WomenInLeadership
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🗳️ Ohio voters have spoken. What's next for our state?
The 2026 midterm election brought significant changes to Ohio's political landscape, including the election of Dr. Amy Acton as Ohio's next governor, shifts in the Ohio General Assembly, and changes to our congressional #VoteBabyVote blog breaks down key election results, including:
✔️ New statewide leadership
✔️ Changes in the Ohio House and Senate
✔️ Congressional election results
✔️ Local health and human services levies
As Ohio prepares for a new administration and the 2027 state budget process, Groundwork Ohio remains committed to ensuring that the needs of young children and families are part of the conversation.
Read our 2026 election recap: groundworkohio.org/post/vote-baby…
#VoteBabyVote #OhioElections #EarlyChildhood
The 2026 midterm election brought significant changes to Ohio's political landscape, including the election of Dr. Amy Acton as Ohio's next governor, shifts in the Ohio General Assembly, and changes to our congressional #VoteBabyVote blog breaks down key election results, including:
✔️ New statewide leadership
✔️ Changes in the Ohio House and Senate
✔️ Congressional election results
✔️ Local health and human services levies
As Ohio prepares for a new administration and the 2027 state budget process, Groundwork Ohio remains committed to ensuring that the needs of young children and families are part of the conversation.
Read our 2026 election recap: groundworkohio.org/post/vote-baby…
#VoteBabyVote #OhioElections #EarlyChildhood
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Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for Ohio's children, families, and economy.
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has recognized what parents and employers across Ohio know: When families can't find or afford child care, parents face difficult choices about work, and our t.
We look forward to working with her administration and the Ohio General Assembly to expand access to affordable, quality child care so parents can work, businesses can thrive, and young children can get the strong start they need.
#ChildCare #OhioFamilies #EarlyChildhoodMatters @amyactonoh
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has recognized what parents and employers across Ohio know: When families can't find or afford child care, parents face difficult choices about work, and our t.
We look forward to working with her administration and the Ohio General Assembly to expand access to affordable, quality child care so parents can work, businesses can thrive, and young children can get the strong start they need.
#ChildCare #OhioFamilies #EarlyChildhoodMatters @amyactonoh
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Warren County Commissioner and former Groundwork Ohio CEO Shannon Jones provided remarks at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Impact Ohio Post-Election Conference, recognizing Governor Mike DeWine with the Impact Lifetime Achievement Award.
Governor DeWine emphasized the importance children: “We must continue to invest in our greatest asset. Our greatest asset is our children.… There is no limit to what they can achieve and to what the State of Ohio can achieve.”
#GroundworkOhio #OhioChamber #VoteBabyVote #OhioKids @GovMikeDeWine @OhioChamber @sjones524
Governor DeWine emphasized the importance children: “We must continue to invest in our greatest asset. Our greatest asset is our children.… There is no limit to what they can achieve and to what the State of Ohio can achieve.”
#GroundworkOhio #OhioChamber #VoteBabyVote #OhioKids @GovMikeDeWine @OhioChamber @sjones524
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Groundwork Ohio board member @RickCarfagna moderated a panel of legislative leaders this morning at The @OhioChamber Impact Ohio post elections conference. Leaders from both parties brought up the need to tackle the child care crisis. Panelists included Ohio House Majority Floor ate Rep. Dani Isaacsohn, State Sen. Bill Reineke, and State Sen. Bill DeMora.
Majority Floor Leader Marilyn John shared: “We’re going to continue working to improve child care options in the state of Ohio. I promise you.”'
#ohiochamber #impactohio #groundworkohio #childcare #ohiovotes @OHRGOPCaucus @MarilynJohnOhio @Isaacsohn @OhioSenateGOP @OhioSenateDems @SenBillDeMora @BillReineke @OHHouseDems
Majority Floor Leader Marilyn John shared: “We’re going to continue working to improve child care options in the state of Ohio. I promise you.”'
#ohiochamber #impactohio #groundworkohio #childcare #ohiovotes @OHRGOPCaucus @MarilynJohnOhio @Isaacsohn @OhioSenateGOP @OhioSenateDems @SenBillDeMora @BillReineke @OHHouseDems
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"In Ohio, we have 11 rural hospitals currently on the verge of collapse, moms who have to drive up to an hour to give birth, and millions of Ohioans dropping their healthcare coverage because they just can’t afford it. As a preventive medicine and public health doctor, I know the se circumstances can have on our communities, our health outcomes, and Ohioans’ ability to reach their full potential. When I’m governor, Ohio will once again have the best health outcomes in the country." – Dr. Amy Acton
Where a family lives should not determine their access to quality health care.
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has highlighted the challenges facing rural hospitals, expectant mothers, and families struggling to afford health coverage.
We look forward to working with the new administration to improve access to prenatal and postpartum care, strengthen maternal and infant health, and ensure more Ohio families can get the care they need, close to home.
Healthy moms and babies are the foundation of a stronger Ohio.
#MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #OhioFamilies @amyactonoh
Where a family lives should not determine their access to quality health care.
Governor-Elect Amy Acton has highlighted the challenges facing rural hospitals, expectant mothers, and families struggling to afford health coverage.
We look forward to working with the new administration to improve access to prenatal and postpartum care, strengthen maternal and infant health, and ensure more Ohio families can get the care they need, close to home.
Healthy moms and babies are the foundation of a stronger Ohio.
#MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #OhioFamilies @amyactonoh
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Join us for Groundwork Ohio's Morning Meeting on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 am to hear a post-General Election update, and we'll also hear from Jamie Sager, Program Director of Families Flourish.
Families Flourish helps families build long-term stability through rental d life coaching, and supportive programming. By addressing housing and financial challenges, the organization is creating opportunities for parents and children to thrive.
Hear how this innovative approach is helping families achieve greater stability and build brighter futures for their children.
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
Families Flourish helps families build long-term stability through rental d life coaching, and supportive programming. By addressing housing and financial challenges, the organization is creating opportunities for parents and children to thrive.
Hear how this innovative approach is helping families achieve greater stability and build brighter futures for their children.
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
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Ohio's youngest children have been a priority across administrations, and that commitment must continue.
We welcome Governor-Elect Amy Acton's pledge to build on Ohio's progress for children. As a new administration prepares to lead, Groundwork Ohio looks forward to working the policies and investments that give every child a strong start in life.
Let's keep moving Ohio forward for our youngest children and families.
#OhioKidsFirst #EarlyChildhoodMatters #OhioFamilies @amyactonoh
We welcome Governor-Elect Amy Acton's pledge to build on Ohio's progress for children. As a new administration prepares to lead, Groundwork Ohio looks forward to working the policies and investments that give every child a strong start in life.
Let's keep moving Ohio forward for our youngest children and families.
#OhioKidsFirst #EarlyChildhoodMatters #OhioFamilies @amyactonoh
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Accurate census data help shape Ohio's future—including the future of our youngest children.
With nearly 808,000 children under age five in Ohio, reliable population data are essential to understanding community needs and informing investments in child care, health care, ports.
Groundwork Ohio submitted public comments to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns about proposed changes that could affect population counts and limit the collection of important demographic data.
Every child counts. Accurate data matter.
Read more about our recommendations and access our full public comments: groundworkohio.org/post/groundwor…
With nearly 808,000 children under age five in Ohio, reliable population data are essential to understanding community needs and informing investments in child care, health care, ports.
Groundwork Ohio submitted public comments to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns about proposed changes that could affect population counts and limit the collection of important demographic data.
Every child counts. Accurate data matter.
Read more about our recommendations and access our full public comments: groundworkohio.org/post/groundwor…
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Stable housing creates stronger futures for children and families.
Join us for Groundwork Ohio's Morning Meeting on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 am, featuring Jamie Sager, Program Director of Families Flourish!
Families Flourish helps families build long-term stability through onalized life coaching, and supportive programming. By addressing housing and financial challenges, the organization is creating opportunities for parents and children to thrive.
Hear how this innovative approach is helping families achieve greater stability and build brighter futures for their children.
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
Join us for Groundwork Ohio's Morning Meeting on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 am, featuring Jamie Sager, Program Director of Families Flourish!
Families Flourish helps families build long-term stability through onalized life coaching, and supportive programming. By addressing housing and financial challenges, the organization is creating opportunities for parents and children to thrive.
Hear how this innovative approach is helping families achieve greater stability and build brighter futures for their children.
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 9:30–10:00 am
💻 Virtual and free to attend
🔗 bit.ly/4y7Wmaj
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A statement from Groundwork Ohio President & CEO Lynanne Gutierrez on Governor-Elect @amyactonoh's historic victory and the opportunity to advance policies that support Ohio’s youngest children and families.
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🗳️THERE'S STILL TIME TO VOTE, OHIO!
Election Day is underway, but there's still time to make your voice heard!
Polls are open until 7:30 pm across Ohio.
Parents. Caregivers. Grandparents. Child care professionals. Health care professionals. Advocates.
Your voice matters, and ind your polling location: ohiosos.gov/directories/fi…
Make a plan, head to the polls, and #VoteBabyVote!
#ReadyToVoteOhio
Election Day is underway, but there's still time to make your voice heard!
Polls are open until 7:30 pm across Ohio.
Parents. Caregivers. Grandparents. Child care professionals. Health care professionals. Advocates.
Your voice matters, and ind your polling location: ohiosos.gov/directories/fi…
Make a plan, head to the polls, and #VoteBabyVote!
#ReadyToVoteOhio
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Did you vote? Show us!
Snap a photo with your “I Voted” sticker and tell us:
Who or what inspired you to vote today?
Tag Groundwork Ohio and use #VoteBabyVote so we can celebrate families and advocates across Ohio who are making their voices heard.
#ReadyToVoteOhio rkOhio
Snap a photo with your “I Voted” sticker and tell us:
Who or what inspired you to vote today?
Tag Groundwork Ohio and use #VoteBabyVote so we can celebrate families and advocates across Ohio who are making their voices heard.
#ReadyToVoteOhio rkOhio
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