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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Education
Prioritizing DEI in Ohio Public Schools
In this brief, we examine the most recent studies concerning the benefits of diversity initiatives in public education spaces and answer those questions, outlining the negative impact that would result from ending DEI in Ohio’s public schools.…
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Service Announcements
“A Celebration of Joy”: CDF-Ohio to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates
This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will reflect CDF-Ohio’s commitment to improving the economic & health outcomes of all young people in Ohio, while celebrating the power of public education as a public good essential to building a free and fair society for all.…
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Service Announcements
Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, Freedom Schools Scholars to Rally at Statehouse
On Wednesday, July 23, more than 200 scholars will gather alongside Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus for a youth-led rally in support of public education.…
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Child Welfare
CDF-Ohio’s Statement on State Budget Proposal: ‘This budget sends a clear message to Ohio’s children and families – you are not the priority’
On Monday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine must sign or issue line-item vetoes on the state’s multibillion dollar budget proposal recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate.…
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Children’s Defense Fund – Ohio
175 S Third Street, Suite 870
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (740) 914-9020