Ready, Set, Soar OH

Early Investments, A Lifetime of Success.
Together, we can make Ohio the best place to be a young child.

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We are a coalition of over 100 organizations who are determined to make sure all children are ready to thrive, all families are set up for success, & all children can soar to kindergarten & beyond. Together, we will make Ohio the best place to be a young child. #ReadySetSoarOH

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@sensherrodbrown Senator Brown: don’t cut child care funding! You must work with your colleagues to protect and prioritize federal funding for child care and early learning programs. Families nationwide are counting on you.

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Did you know it’s #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Be sure to join @GroundworkOhio’s Center for Maternal & Young Child Health on May 25th for a virtual discussion on maternal mental health. #CenterMYCH #MentalHealthAwareness https://t.co/mtCFHybzXc

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Rain or shine, we’re celebrating Ohio families and their stories at the Statehouse!

In the event of inclement weather, the Family Celebration will be moved from the West Plaza to the Capitol Atrium, located inside the Ohio Statehouse. #FamilyActionNetwork #ListenToFamilies

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A great way to increase your child’s language skills is to start playing with words early. This means playing with sounds, words, and grammar before they turn 5. @ImaginationOhio can help build language skills. Learn how to enroll here: https://t.co/LvA4JQ27NC

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The first three years of a child’s life are essential for healthy brain development. #DYK that adults can build supportive relationships with kids through responsive, encouraging, and interactive communication? Learn more about this: https://t.co/yybSZB5JwR

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Over the past week our blog series celebrated the 5th anniversary of #BMHW22. We want to thank @BlkMamasMatter for centering Black women, Black families, & Black systems of care in the fight for better #BlackMaternalHealth outcomes! #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/KbxH0WdzpE

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Be sure to check out our blog series celebrating Black Maternal Health Week! The blog series features amazing guest blogs from @ProjectUjimaInc @finallyrose @Village_Healing @SCPHOH and @MarchofDimes #BMHW22 #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/8kZEHtN49u

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During Black Maternal Health Week, the @MarchofDimes urges us all to reflect on our commitment to equity, lead with our voices and actions, and invite others to join us. #BMHW22 #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/XEnQUar9H7

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Housing instability during pregnancy is linked to a range of adverse maternal and infant health outcomes, including preterm births & delivery complications. Learn how @SCPHOH is helping pregnant women who are in need access housing. #BMHW22 https://t.co/FterI6333c

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Join the @leagueofcities on Thursday, April 14 at 2pm to hear how local and state government are working to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates, improving outcomes, and advancing equity for future generations. https://t.co/z8qmwX11Kq

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Black-led organizations like @Village_Healing provide incredible support and mentorship to Black pregnant and parenting women to combat racial health disparities and improve health outcomes. #BMHW22 #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/j4RqXGsEEX

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"I was scared to ask questions but even more afraid to tell anyone how I was treated at times during my prenatal visits." Read how Rosemary Oglesby-Henry's experience inspired her to create Rosemary's Babies Co. (@finallyrose). #BMHW22 https://t.co/egtlOGKfXR

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This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re celebrating organizations like @ProjectUjimaInc which provides pregnant women & new moms a safe space to share openly & honestly about their challenges, fears, and triumphs. #BMHW22 #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/watVGGCHse

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In honor of #BMHW22 we've invited local Black-led orgs and orgs committed to advancing health equity to participate in a blog series sharing how their work elevates Black maternal health and improves outcomes for Black moms and babies. Join us this week as we share their stories!

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Ensuring every working family has access to quality early learning opportunities for their children is a wise public investment that supports Ohioans today AND secures a strong future for Ohio’s workforce. Read more from @GroundworkOhio's @LynanneWolf https://t.co/gEVwpxazaP

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"Data can serve as a starting place for dialogue, a call to action, and a way to shine light on our state’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities to improve." Read @ReemAlyH1's new blog on how elevating the needs of our youngest children begins w/ data! https://t.co/lHJOWpRFPj

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Every family deserves to be respected, valued, and heard! The @GroundworkOhio Family Action Network is working to elevate the voices of Ohio parents and families in the policymaking process. Learn what families in the Family Action Network are sharing: https://t.co/7cvBYpEIyD

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Good morning! ☕Check out our weekly newsletter for the latest early childhood news and opportunities. This week, we're inviting you to sign a letter supporting prenatal-to-3 investments, sharing an exciting new job opportunity at Groundwork, and more! https://t.co/ywz34SbThF

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Without access to affordable, quality child care, families are struggling under enormous pressure. Read this op-ed from Groundwork Ohio President & CEO @sjones524 on why policymakers must listen to parents & address the #childcare crisis. @DispatchAlerts https://t.co/RV49FuWtiR

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The study,⁠ Baby's First Years, is the first study in the U.S. to assess the impact of poverty reduction on family life and the cognitive, emotional, and brain development of infants and toddlers. Learn more: https://t.co/NV273aJOmy