Education
I am proud of the strides taken in recent years by the State Board of Education and Ohio Department of Education leadership to appeal to every student’s unique interest, reaching out to multiple people in a student’s ecosystem to craft these guiding frameworks for Ohio’s education system.
Child Health
In the wake of the horrible school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a joint letter to states encouraging them to prioritize children’s mental health and well-being and to maximize all available federal funding streams to expand mental health services for children.
Education
The important role that teachers play in our lives, in the lives of our children, and in our society is undeniable – we can all remember our best teachers, how they made us feel, how they expanded our minds with new information, and how they met us where we were with patience, compassion, and high expectations of where we could go.
This summer, we are pleased to introduce Daisha Williams to the CDF-Ohio team. Daisha will be working with the policy team in our work supporting education equity and elevating youth voice.
Today, Children's Defense Fund-Ohio will be testifying in opposition to H.B. 99 in the Senate Veteran and Public Safety Committee. This dangerous legislation will put children more at risk of gun injury and death and will do nothing to keep them safer in schools.
Child Health
Allowing women with Medicaid coverage to access doula care services is a proven evidence-based way to improve both maternal and infant health.
Child Welfare
Full-ride scholarships for students with experience in foster care (SEFC) will not only increase the number who aspire to attend and complete college, but it will help them achieve financial stability earlier.
Today, caregivers of infants and babies are facing a crisis. The shortage of baby formula is real and it’s especially distressing for caregivers who depend on WIC and SNAP.
Child Health
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced $4.5 million in new funding to support community-based doulas.
