Nobody wants to be last. But Ohio is indeed at or very near the bottom on important rankings of how we treat children and working families. When are we going to own that? When
The institution of marriage is increasingly a polarizing topic, though it remains popular and the majority of Americans aspire to it if they haven’t already wed. But the popularity of “I dos” is slipping, according
California voters eked out a win for children more than two decades ago based on a “sin tax.” Proposition 10 slapped cigarettes with a hefty surcharge to pressure smokers to give up their habit and
Expanding Medicaid coverage to most adults with incomes up to at least 138% of the federal poverty level increases families’ access to needed care and services, reduces financial burdens associated with health care costs, leads
CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES Based on the science of the developing child, we have identified 20 outcome measures to track the overall health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers and their parents. Each outcome is
EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS WHAT ARE EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Home visiting programs, which provide support and education to parents in the home through a trained professional (e.g., nurse or
EARLY HEAD START WHAT IS EARLY HEAD START AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program serving pregnant women and infants, toddlers, and their caregivers in families with low
Effective policies and strategies to impact this goal include: Comprehensive Screening and Connection Programs Early Head Start Early Intervention Services Expanded Income Eligibility for Health Insurance Group Prenatal Care Paid Family Leave State Minimum Wage
Effective policies and strategies to impact this goal include: Early Head Start Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs Paid Family Leave Community-Based Doulas Children experience warm, nurturing, stimulating interactions with their parents that promote healthy development. WHY
Policies supporting early childhood help people meet their full potential, as well as facilitate economic growth. Tax credits reduce child poverty, paid family leave improves parents’ mental health, and Early Head Start programs enhance literacy
