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Child Health
On December 8, 2021, the Senate Health Committee heard testimony on HB 122 that would expand telehealth legislation. Our colleague, Kelly Vyzral testified in support of this legislation Read below to hear more about how this policy will expand services and care for children and families.
Child Health
On November 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBB), which includes historic investments in maternal and child health. The House bill will strengthen health coverage and access to care for children and families nationwide, improving lives now and in the long term.
Education
not all Ohio students have access to opportunities to unlock their full potential, and this is disproportionately the reality for Black and brown students and for students who are living in poverty, disabled, experiencing homelessness, LGBTQIA+, in foster care, learning English as a second language, returning from juvenile detention, and others who have historically experienced marginalization.
Child Health
For far too long, our State has employed the morally bankrupt practice of using vulnerable children as canaries in a coal mine – testing strips to detect the presence of lead after their health has already been permanently damaged.
Education
As Transgender Awareness Week comes to an end, many in our state and nation have spent this time celebrating and reflecting on the history and activism of the LGBTQ+ community.
Education
Texas is once again making national headlines, as our politicians strive to erase Black, queer, and other marginalized children from school libraries and history books.
Child Health
Being there isn’t negotiable. National paid family and medical leave is one building block in a stack of policies, including the Child Tax Credit and high-quality, affordable child care, that create a solid foundation for children to grow and thrive. Congress must raise the pillars of stronger, better, and more inclusive national paid family and medical leave in Build Back Better--and beyond.
Child Health
Children’s emotional and behavioral health was a concern even before the pandemic, but the ongoing public health emergency has made a bad situation worse. Congress must act to ensure children and families have access to the supports they need to address this crisis.
Education
On March 12, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine ordered all schools closed. The ensuing months and trajectory of the virus resulted in the extended closure of school buildings throughout Ohio.
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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