Child Welfare
Testimony: Rolling Back Child Labor Laws Never the Answer
Sub. S.B. 30 would fundamentally undermine that joy by infringing on the precious time children have to be just that—children.
Child Welfare
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Child Welfare
HJR 1 Threatens Our Democracy, Our Voice, and Our Children
The well-being of our children is inextricably tied to the well-being of our democracy. On Wednesday, CDF-Ohio joined partners at the Ohio Statehouse to oppose House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR 1) and stand up for our democracy and the power of the people to have direct say in the laws that govern them.
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Child Welfare
Creating a Pathway to Higher Education for Youth with Experience in Foster Care
This week, CDF-Ohio’s Interim Director Kim Eckhart convened a group to testify alongside her before the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education to advocate for an amendment that creates a pathway to higher education for youth with experience in foster care.
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Child Health
School Meals Support Ohio Student Health and Learning
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.
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Child Welfare
Stereotypes about Students in Foster Care
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.
