Dossier
Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee
Coverage of Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee in the Nexus archive.
Ohioplace1National Women’s Law Centerorganization1Groundwork Ohioorganization1Lynanne Gutierrezperson1Publicly Funded Child Caretopic1Child Care Choice Voucher programtopic1Ohio House Bill 647topic1Ohio Department of Children & Youthorganization1Mike DeWineperson1Kara Wenteperson1Andrea Whiteperson1childcare fraudtopic1federally funded childcaretopic1
- National study gives Ohio positive marks on childcare, urges further work nationwide
A national study praised Ohio's efforts to improve childcare policies, including increased payments and assistance programs, but highlighted ongoing challenges like budget shortfalls and reduced provider payment rates. Ohio legislators have advanced multiple bills to address childcare costs and regulatory burdens, though advocates urge higher eligibility thresholds and federal support.
- Multiple childcare bills on access, fraud advanced in Ohio House committee
Four childcare-related bills were approved in an Ohio House committee, addressing access and fraud concerns. The bills include measures to strengthen oversight of childcare funding and expand publicly funded childcare for caregivers of foster children and family members.