child care

The bill backed by lawmakers would establish a new program with the state and employers to help Ohio parents with child care costs.

Caregiving, whether for small children or aging parents, comes with significant emotional and financial challenges. Recent research examines the economic and social impacts of the role.

Many businesses, child advocates and parents say there is a childcare crisis in Ohio, but no clear solution on what to do about it.

Ohio’s governor announced expanding eligibility limits for child care assistance during his State of the State speech, but advocates have pushed for more.

Allen County in northwest Ohio wants to eliminate barriers for community members who want to become in-home childcare providers. So, it’s putting on workshops to ease the process.

Goodwill of South Central Ohio is branching out from the retail business to open a child care center. It’s one example of how employers might address Ohio’s child care crisis.

Republican Senate leadership included changes in their version of the state budget that upset supporters of early childhood education programs and providers of child care for lower-income Ohioans.

The state has about $705 million available for child care providers through grants funded by the American Rescue Plan and the CARES Act.

Late last month, Ohio ended the extra $300 unemployment benefit that had been coming from the federal government, saying it would encourage Ohioans to get…

A new report from a group of business leaders shows many Ohio companies cannot get back on their feet because their employees no longer have affordable…