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.
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CDF-Ohio’s Child Advocacy Center
Practical resources to help you champion the dignity, hope, and joy of children and families across Ohio.
Advocacy CenterPolicy Priorities in Ohio
Learn more about Ohio’s policy priorities
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Share Your Story
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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Movement Building
News from Ohio
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Charity
A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio 2026
Join Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio on September 10 for A Hole in One for Hope!, our 2026 Celebration of Joy at Scene75. Enjoy an evening of games, community, and giving back as we celebrate champions for children and raise critical funds to support Ohio’s young people.…
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Conference
CDF-OH National Day of Social Action
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Ohio Ranks 27th for Child Well-Being in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as CDF-Ohio Urges Leaders to Focus More on Supporting Thriving Children, Families
June 9, 2026 – New scoring index aims to increase accountability by showing how the state’s policies, investment affect daily lives of youngest Ohioans.…
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New CDF-Ohio Research Details the ‘Quiet Undoing’ of School Discipline Reform in Ohio Public Schools
CDF-Ohio’s report shows during the 2024-2025 school year, Black, non-Hispanic students were four and a half times more likely than White students to experience exclusionary discipline in Ohio.…
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Children’s Defense Fund – Ohio
175 S Third Street, Suite 870
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (740) 914-9020