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Child Health
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.
Education
Children’s Defense Fund joined the NAACP and others outside the Supreme Court at the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation.
Education
On Tuesday, CDF-Ohio presented testimony to the Ohio Senate Education Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 1, a piece of legislation intended to reform the State Board of Education and its functions and educational responsibilities.
Child Health
New white paper looks at the problems of child hunger in Ohio and the essential role school meals play in alleviating child hunger and improving child well-being.
Child Health
As Ohio begins to unwind the Medicaid continuous coverage provisions, there is a real danger that children will lose Medicaid coverage.
Education
For many students in Ohio, higher education can seem like an insurmountable challenge, especially for aspiring students who are low-income, first-generation, and/or parenting.
Child Welfare
In recent years, there have been efforts to improve the system and support those that have previously been in foster care, with more resources becoming available.
Child Poverty
In last night’s State of the Union, President Biden shifted into the theme of “finishing the job.” His unfinished homework seemed to be the fulfillment of the American Families Plan he announced in April of 2021.
Gun Violence
As images of the murder of Tyre Nichols continue to flood the media, we pause to recognize that such images are also flooding our hearts, our homes, and our sense of hope.
Child Health
Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, and Ohio Excels released a new report in response to the acute need for more and better services to meet children’s behavioral health and social-emotional learning needs.
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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