Groundwork Ohio
@GroundworkOhio
Groundwork champions high-quality early learning and healthy development strategies that lay a strong foundation for Ohio kids, families, and communities.
Accountability doesn’t always mean reversing harm. It means lifting voices, tracking outcomes, and keeping pressure on.🧡 Support the work: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
If we stay silent, these cuts become the norm. If we raise our voices, we shift the future. 💙 Double your impact thanks to a match donor. Help us lift family stories: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
Medicaid = Stability. For families. For classrooms. For whole communities. Let’s make sure policymakers understand what’s at stake. 🧡 t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
July 26 marks 35 years of the ADA—a law that transformed access, inclusion & opportunity. Guest author Dr. Wendy Grove reflects on Ohio’s progress supporting young children with disabilities from birth. 💙 Read more: ow.ly/3PYS50WuTBp #ADA35 #DisabilityRights
📅 SAVE THE DATE: Momentum 2025 is Oct 23! Join early childhood advocates from across Ohio for a powerful day of learning, strategy & celebration🎟️ Registration opens Aug 6 w/ a 1 day $50 FLASH SALE for email subscribers. Subscribe here: ow.ly/27qW50WuOZa #Momentum2025
New blog: As burnout rises & child care centers face staffing shortages, the 2025 Early Childhood Fellows call for bold action & share lessons from other states. 📖 Read the full blog: groundworkohio.org/post/investing… #GroundworkOhio #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyChildhoodFellowship
“My 2-year-old son is severely autistic. Without Medicaid, he would not be getting the early intervention he desperately needs.” -Deanna, Avon Lake Cuts are real. So is our fight to keep families like this visible. 🧡 t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
Childcare issues result in an estimated $5.48 billion annual loss for Ohio’s economy. Don’t miss this timely webinar featuring City of Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith to discuss tackling workforce and child care issues across the state. #RegisterNow ➡️ bit.ly/467lcNa
We're thrilled to share Jacob Oates promotion to Director of Programming & Impact! 🎉 Jacob’s dedication to efficient systems and his passion for supporting families across Ohio make him the perfect leader for this role. Congratulations, Jacob! #TeamGroundwork #Promotion
Medicaid coverage by county for kids under age 6 in parts of OH: 📍Clark — 72% 📍Pike — 68% 📍Meigs — 66% 📍Scioto — 65% 📍Athens — 64% Medicaid is essential care for kids. Help us lift family voices: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
🍼 1 in 2 babies in Ohio rely on Medicaid. The changes are real—but so is our fight to lift family voices and protect what matters. 🚨 All gifts are being matched! Double your impact for Ohio kids today: t.ly/kcZC- ❤️💙#ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
Child care issues result in an estimated $5.48 billion annual loss for Ohio’s economy. Don’t miss this timely webinar featuring City of Findlay Mayor @ChristinaMuryn to discuss tackling workforce and child care issues across the state. #RegisterNow ➡️ bit.ly/467lcNa
“My 2yo son is severely autistic. W/o Medicaid, he wouldn't get the early intervention he needs.” -Deanna, Avon Lake This is what’s at stake & why we must respond. Our kids deserve better. All gifts are matched! Double your impact: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH
🎧 New podcast episode featuring @LynanneWolf is the perfect listen for your next walk, dinner prep, or commute! Press play ▶️ on this week’s episode! youtu.be/q26KYAec6rU Subscribe now to Amplified Reloaded on @YouTube!
“I worked full-time but couldn’t afford my employer’s insurance. I lived in constant fear.” -Whitney, Columbus Too many working moms fall through the cracks. 🧡 Donate to help fight back & lift voices like Whitney’s: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH
Devastating cuts are melting #Medicaid 🍦which is a lifeline for over 3M people across our state, including 380K young children. Donate now to help us hold policymakers accountable & support Ohio's youngest: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #NationalIceCreamDay
“My 2-year-old autistic son is learning sign language and how to make eye contact—thanks to Medicaid.” — Deanna, Avon Lake Medicaid makes early intervention possible. Let’s protect it. 🧡Donate now t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
Childcare issues result in an estimated $5.48 billion annual loss for Ohio’s economy. Don’t miss this timely webinar on Aug. 6 featuring City of Lima Mayor @SharettaForLima to discuss tackling workforce & child care issues #RegisterNow ➡️ bit.ly/467lcNa
Medicaid cuts don’t just hurt those enrolled. They strain schools, mental health services, and entire communities. We all lose when kids are treated as expendable. 🧡 Donate to fight back: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
Medicaid protects real families from real harm. 🧡 Donate to defend care for kids: t.ly/kcZC- #ProtectMedicaidOH #WeMustRespond
