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Children Do Not Have Political Power.

THEY NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION.

To build a stronger future for our state, Ohio can and must provide children and families the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We need early childhood champions like you to help ensure every child in Ohio has the opportunity for a strong start in life. Ohio is failing to follow the facts and invest in the earliest years—and kids, families, businesses, and communities are paying the price. Candidates and elected officials need to hear your voice.

It's time to put OHIO’S KIDS FIRST.

Ohio is facing a child care crisis.

The record-high cost of care is making it impossible for parents to be employed or fully employed, and businesses are struggling with ongoing workforce challenges.

WOMEN
of color and women in rural areas, are carrying the greatest burden of these costs. And Ohio's young children are not receiving needed support.

FINDING:

Childcare issues result in an estimated $5.48 billion
annual loss for Ohio’s economy.

[U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation]

When we INVEST in young children, we invest in quality of life and economic vitality for families.

PUT KIDS FIRST
and Ohio will thrive.

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