Education
Testimony: House Bill 103 Undermines Student Success & Civic Education
Ohio’s students must have access to quality social studies education that represents the histories, contributions, and identities of all of us.
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Child Health
Why policymakers must consider housing needs in addressing children’s health disparities
Congress, state legislators, and government agencies must then reframe policies for the future and permanent enactment, coordinating multiple networks of support in both housing and healthcare.
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Early Childhood
House Passed Budget Cuts Would Harm Children & Youth
On April 26, the House passed a bill that uses the ongoing debate around lifting the debt ceiling to force budget cuts to critical federal programs that support the health and wellbeing of children and youth. This bill would result in millions of Americans losing their access to quality and affordable healthcare, cash assistance and income support through TANF, rental assistance, and access to child care.
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Child Welfare
Ohio Parent's Rights Bill is Not a Parent's Rights Bill at All
As an organization, CDF-Ohio strongly supports policies grounded in data and research that empower parents and caregivers to be meaningfully engaged with their children’s schools, educators, and learning.
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Child Welfare
CDF-Ohio Testifies on Ohio's Budget Bill in Ohio Senate
This week, CDF-Ohio submitted testimony to the Ohio Senate Health Committee and the Ohio Senate Education Committee calling on lawmakers to make budgetary decisions in the interests of all Ohio’s children.
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Child Health
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) is ending. What does it mean for children?
In the face of a global pandemic, the Biden administration issued a series of measures to sustain millions of low-income children and families. Despite its success, the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and policies enacted under the emergency declaration will expire on May 11. And the pain will be real.
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Child Health
Children Need a Healthy Texas
Health serves as the basis for children to learn, play, and thrive. Yet, a significant number of children in Texas lose out on adequate health services due to poverty, lack of education, and lack of access.
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Education
A Day in the Life of an Advocate
Most people don’t know what it’s like to navigate the Capitol, both physically and metaphorically.
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Child Health
Testimony: Strong Foundations Act is Critical Stride Forward for Maternal & Infant Health
Maternal and infant mortality continues to be a leading public health crisis in Ohio.
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Child Welfare
Testimony: Flat Tax Proposal Would Impact Ohio’s Ability to Invest in Children for Years to Come
Every two years, lawmakers have the important opportunity to invest in children and their future through the budget process. The budget is a moral document that is a reflection of our priorities as a state, and we must do right by our children and youth—the future of Ohio.
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