Ohio Kids First

“This is not about expanding bureaucracy. This is about trusting parents.” dispatch.com/story/opinion/…

Thank you ladies! richlandsource.com/2025/05/14/bat…

"It's not that the House didn't have the money. They just didn't have the will". Will our Senate uphold the proposed refundable Child Tax Credit and increase access to affordable, quality child care? Ohio Kids First has @GovMikeDeWine back on this! reader.pd.cleveland.com/2025/04/14/ohi…

Does your State Rep support the Child Tax Credit this budget? signalcleveland.org/child-care-cos…

Did you know one in six Ohio children are poor?! That ranks our state as 3rd worst in the nation. Do you agree we should implement the Child Tax Credit to lift kids out of poverty and CHANGE our outcomes? #PublicPolicy #ChildWelfare dispatch.com/story/opinion/…

Ohio Ranks Only 29th in the Family Structure Index | Institute for Family Studies What can Ohio do? MAKE FAMILY MORE AFFORDABLE by offering $1000 Child Tax Credit! Looking at you Ohio State Reps and Senators.

Big thank you to Ohio Rep. Santucci for an early morning call to discuss state investment in babies and toddlers this budget. Coffee cheers to parents surviving the time change!

x.com/GroundworkOhio… For everyone asking, "How can I help?" You can make a lasting impact on thousands of children and families in Ohio by speaking up and using your voice right now.

Today, I'm unveiling my Executive Budget Proposal for the next biennium. This proposal includes a new tax credit to support working parents and help give their children the best start in life.

We're less than a month from the election! Ohio Kids First is committed to supporting candidates who understand the need to prioritize our kids & families. Can you donate $1 per kid in your family to help ensure they are a political priority? secure.everyaction.com/C1DXYUrFZU-UXP…

Way to go Dayton! Thank you to early childhood champion Mayor Peggy Lehner for opening her home to host a gathering of regional leaders who understand the need to make Ohio kids a political priority. Ohio Kids First is grateful for the support of Former Governor Bob Taft!!

Shout out to the Cincinnati Chamber Advocacy Council for facilitating tonight’s urgent discussion on the child care crisis Ohioans are facing. Great job @Groundwork Ohio and Joel Potts with Ohio DCY for equiping the business community with facts that demand attention and action.

Thank you @swestheimer for hosting our first house party! Communities are coming together for our kids and the issues that affect them are indeed top of mind for voters this election. Contact us if you want to be invited to one near you!

Shout out to Greene County and all the work on behalf of children happening there!

Ohio Kids First is grateful for men like Mike Bevis of @CentNoonOpt always advocating for children! #InvestInKids

Early childhood education matters to @NAWBOColumbus members and guests! Together we can use our big voices for little kids. #InvestInKids

‼️ Tomorrow ‼️ Join us at the Athens City Community Center for the next stop on the Roadshow Listening Tour. Doors open at 10 am. There's still time to register: ow.ly/b8AA50SBxbz