Ohio
Established in 1981, Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-OH) strives to eradicate child poverty, prevent abuse, and ensure access to healthcare and education. We focus on healthcare access, school discipline reform, juvenile justice, early childhood education, and leveraging networks for positive impact.
Faith In Our Future: Day of Advocacy
Learn how your congregation can impact child well-being at CDF-Ohio’s Faith-Based Advocacy Trainings and Lobbying Day!
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Policy in Action Event
Learn about policies that impact families and actions you can take to protect your community’s interests.
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Get Involved
Get Informed. Get Involved. Explore our resources and find out how you can make a difference for children and youth.
Learn MorePolicy Priorities in Ohio
Learn more about Ohio’s policy priorities
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Your story matters. Have you or your community been impacted by our programs or advocacy work? We want to hear from you.
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News from Ohio
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KIDS Count
Ohio Ranks 31st in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book for Child Well-Being
Data shows Ohio’s child poverty rate remains unchanged, affecting child well-being, the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds.…
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Charity
A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio 2025
Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio is hosting A Celebration of Joy 2025: Unleashing the Power of Public Education to Build a Beloved Community. Come celebrate the power of public education as a public good to build a free and fair society for everyone.…
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Conference
Faith In Our Future: Day of Advocacy
Learn how your congregation can impact child well-being at CDF-Ohio’s Faith-Based Advocacy Trainings and Lobbying Day!…
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Sign up for updates about how we work to fight for Ohio Children and ways you can help.
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Children’s Defense Fund – Ohio
175 S Third Street, Suite 870
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (740) 914-9020