Child care workers

The American Folklife Center recently released a collection of interviews with Central Appalachian child care workers recounting their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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.

Starting Thursday, more Ohioans will be eligible for COVID vaccines. That’s because nearly a half a million more doses will be available this week.Gov.…