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Law and Policy
Columbus Leaders Propose Safeguards to Protect Children and Families Amid Increased ICE Activity
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Council members will introduce legislation Tuesday aimed at protecting families and preserving safe public spaces…
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Celebration
US Presidents’ Day: Why Protecting Children Is the True Test of Leadership
US Presidents’ Day is often marked by sales, speeches and lessons about America’s founding leaders. But beyond the ceremonies, the…
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Law and Policy
Survivor Testimony and Bipartisan Backing Intensify Ohio Effort to End “Child Marriage”
A bipartisan proposal to eliminate “child marriage” in Ohio is gaining renewed attention after a survivor shared her experience publicly…
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Health Matters
“Every Child Deserves to See”: Gov. Mike DeWine Launches Free Statewide Vision Program for Thousands of Ohio Students
When a child cannot see clearly, the consequences stretch far beyond blurry words on a board. They can affect confidence,…
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Child Care
Safer Internet Day and the Responsibility to Protect Children Online
Safer Internet Day is observed globally each year as a reminder that children’s safety must be actively protected in digital…
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Special Needs Education
$14.7 Million Head Start: Ohio Secures Major Federal Grant for Young Children
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has been awarded a one-year $14.7 million federal Preschool Development Grant – Birth through Five to…
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Special Needs
Ohio Rethinks Child Protection: Early Support for Families Could Prevent System Trauma
Across Ohio, child welfare leaders are testing bold new approaches aimed at keeping children safe without pulling families into the…
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Health Matters
Millions of Girls Remain at Risk: Urgent Action Needed to End FGM by 2030
Each year, around 4 million girls undergo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice recognized as a severe violation of child…
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Strong Room
Children Hooked on Gambling-Style Games: Experts Warn of Hidden Risks
Children are increasingly exposed to gambling-style mechanics in digital games, mobile apps, and even sports betting ads, putting them at…
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Law and Policy
Ohio Lawmakers Move to End Child Marriage to Strengthen Child Protection
A bipartisan push at the Ohio Statehouse is renewing a national conversation about child protection, bodily autonomy and the lasting…
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