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Education
CDF-Ohio Testifies Against State Board of Education Resolution that would Harm LGBTQ+ Youth, Increase Child Hunger
Our youth deserve leadership that prioritizes their well-being, ensures they are safe, supported, and valued, and enforces their rights to be free from discrimination.
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Education
Empowering Youth in a Rural Appalachian Community
Youth in southeastern Ohio are plagued by issues of substance abuse and mental illness, crime, poverty, poor representation, and the lack of opportunity for personal and professional development. Without proper resources and representation, this issue will only continue to grow.
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Child Welfare
The Foster Youth Bill of Rights sends a clear message to young people that they matter
Protecting the safety and rights of youth in foster care is essential to their wellbeing and development, allowing them to reach their full potential.
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Education
Gen Z is a Voting Force – the Most Diverse, Progressive, and Inclusive Generation Yet
As we approach the time for elections taking place across the nation, including Ohio, it is important to recognize the power of the next generation, Gen Z, which is on the rise of becoming the most progressive, diverse, and inclusive generation ever.
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Increasing Mental Health Support in Schools
The stigma around mental health makes it difficult for students to work on their well-being especially with all the issues in the world today.
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Early Childhood
New Survey Shows Ohio Parents Overwhelmingly Support “Whole Child” Education
New Survey Shows Ohio Parents Overwhelmingly Support “Whole Child” Education Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio partnered with Baldwin Wallace University’s Community Research Institute to capture the views of parents on the state’s educational framework (COLUMBUS, OH) – The first statewide survey to ask Ohio parents to weigh in on “whole child” approaches to education finds broad approval among K-12 parents.
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Child Nutrition
ARPA Funding is an Opportunity to Improve OhioWIC
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 has been at the top of hearts and minds since its passage last year as state and local governments prioritize economic recovery following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Child Nutrition
NEW: Infant Formula Resource Guide
. This Guide compiles information, guidance and key resources on the infant formula shortage to assist Ohio’s families and community partners in navigating this crisis.
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