Child Welfare
Testimony: Rolling Back Child Labor Laws Never the Answer
Sub. S.B. 30 would fundamentally undermine that joy by infringing on the precious time children have to be just that—children.
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Education
CDF-Ohio Testifies Against Senate Bill 83, the "Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act"
On Wednesday, the Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee held a hearing for public testimony on Senate Bill 83, the “Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act."
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Child Welfare
HJR 1 Threatens Our Democracy, Our Voice, and Our Children
The well-being of our children is inextricably tied to the well-being of our democracy. On Wednesday, CDF-Ohio joined partners at the Ohio Statehouse to oppose House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR 1) and stand up for our democracy and the power of the people to have direct say in the laws that govern them.
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Education
School Library Month: School Libraries Need You.
Between 2021 and 2022 over 1,500 books were banned across the United States. Texas is leading the nation in the number of banned books with just over 800 active bans across 22 districts.
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Gun Violence
Keeping Our Covenant with Children
On Monday the nation paused, again, to mourn the tragic loss of three children to gun violence.
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Education
I Say Who I Am: Black Males and Building Our Identity
Racial identity development is vital for adolescents of color who are faced with negative race-related interactions (Cross, 1991; Parham & Helms, 1981). As a society, we must recognize our role in this
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Child Welfare
Creating a Pathway to Higher Education for Youth with Experience in Foster Care
This week, CDF-Ohio’s Interim Director Kim Eckhart convened a group to testify alongside her before the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education to advocate for an amendment that creates a pathway to higher education for youth with experience in foster care.
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Child Health
Prioritizing the Whole Child for Health and Healing in Ohio's Budget
This week, the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services met and heard from many different organizations and individuals during public testimony on House Bill 33, Ohio’s FY24-25 budget bill.
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Child Poverty
CDF Responds to the President’s Budget
While we are encouraged by President Biden’s proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit, increased investment into early care and education, and other programs that improve outcomes for children and youth—we call on the President and Congress to further commit to expanding and strengthening supports for this nation’s most marginalized.
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Child Health
Expanding Critical Children’s Health Access in Ohio’s Schools
Student physical health, mental health, and overall wellness are critical foundations for success in school and life, but according to the 2020-2021 National Survey of Children’s Health, an estimated 58,000 school-age children in Ohio were not able to access needed health care.
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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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