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Child Health
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.
Child Welfare
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.
Child Welfare
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.
Child Health
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.
Education
Most people don’t know what it’s like to navigate the Capitol, both physically and metaphorically.
Child Health
Maternal and infant mortality continues to be a leading public health crisis in Ohio.
Child Welfare
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.
Child Health
On April 13, 2023, the Biden Administration announced their plan to expand health care coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Early Childhood
We need to ensure that all children have access to high-quality environments and that Black and Brown women supporting the care of our children receive equitable and just compensation.
Education
House Bill 11 would carve out a massive amount of taxpayer dollars from our state budget–up to $1.2 billion a year according to an analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC).
Featured Blog Series
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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