Child Welfare
COVID-19 forced businesses and schools to close, upending life throughout the country. Many people had to put their dreams on hold. In response, the federal government passed legislation to provide immediate relief to children, adults and families by temporarily expanding tax credits.
Child Health
As an organization, we believe that while children make up 22% of Ohio’s population, they represent 100% of our future. We all want our children to receive a high-quality education today that helps them develop the critical life skills they need to achieve their goals and be informed, active citizens in our democracy tomorrow.
Child Welfare
As a result of federal legislation that expanded the Child Tax Credit, nearly 90 percent of families with children are eligible to receive up to $3600 per child under 6 and $3,000 per child 6-17 years of age.
Child Welfare
While Title IV-B makes up only 4% of federal child welfare funding, it remains a very important funding source given its flexible structure and focus on prevention. There are no federal eligibility rules for recipients of Title IV-B, so states and tribes have greater flexibility in reaching more children and families and with a wider array of services.
Child Welfare
Today, our colleague, Kim Eckhart testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of HB 4. This legislation would create the an Ohio Youth Ombuds Office that would be an advocate for youth in foster care and work to enforce their rights.
