Groundwork Ohio

Had a great time in DC this week connecting with state advocates. Was excited to stop at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) office! It was wonderful to connect with the amazing staff at NAEYC and attend my first governing Board meeting. Thank you Michelle Kang, Mark Day, Katelyn Wilkerson, Zeema Kapacee, Alissa Mwenelupembe, Ed.D., and Nanette Lawson for being welcoming host! Looking forward to seeing everyone November 6-9 in Anaheim! If you haven’t registered for #NAEYCAC early bird registration is open now: https://lnkd.in/grfgnW7s

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 Families in our community are struggling to find child care and we’re all paying the price. Read the full report at earlymattersneo.org #emneo

July 19-25 is Back Maternal Mental Health Week. It's an opportunity to raise awareness about the specific mental health challenges Black mothers face during pregnancy, write Groundwork's Policy Director Caitlin Feasby Feldman. Read her new blog post to learn more: https://ow.ly/1Yjg50SKa5C

In 2021, Black children with asthma visited emergency departments at a rate nearly 6 times that of their White peers. It's past time to address these inequities. Join the Groundwork webinar "Asthma Disparities for Black Children in Ohio" to learn more. Wed, 7/31 at 11 am. Register now: https://ow.ly/tJRA50SJBym

Thank you, Lima! You made the last stop on our 2024 Roadshow Listening Tour a success! We're grateful to Mayors Sharetta T. Smith and Christina Muryn for joining us in a special fireside chat. We'd also like to thank our Early Childhood Care and Education panelists Amy Esser of Mercer County Head Start, Phyllis Montrose of West Ohio Community Action Partnership, and Kim Parks of ABC 123 Child Enrichment Center. See you next Roadshow!

More Roadshow media! The Lima News attended our fireside chat between Mayors Sharetta T. Smith and Christina Muryn. Read the article for details: https://ow.ly/A9pi50SJoFs

Yesterday, Groundwork held the final Roadshow Listening Tour event in Lima. Your Hometown Lima Stations was there to cover the action: https://ow.ly/PfT350SJbr9

Happy 2nd work anniversary to Groundwork's Managing Director of Communications, Becca Thomas!

🎂 Groundwork wishes a happy birthday to Board Member and Ohio State Bar Association CEO Mary Amos Augsburger!

"Minority populations face many barriers to receiving care in our current medical system...Doulas provide pre- and post-natal education and resources, emotional support, and serve as a consistent advocate for the pregnant person, helping them navigate the system.” https://lnkd.in/dSPznbWs