-
Movie of the week
TO MY FATHER: A Powerful Tribute to the Transforming Influence of an Involved Father
“My dad didn’t see me as deaf. He saw me as capable. And that was what was so beautiful about…
Read More » -
Uncategorized
Magistrate Huna: A #Magistrate Who Refused to Define a Child by His Mistakes
Serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (#CASA) and Guardian ad Litem is often a deeply emotional experience. Each time…
Read More » -
Celebration
International Day of Play: Why Play Is Essential for Children’s Mental and Social Development
As the world marks the International Day of Play on June 11, child development experts are highlighting the critical role…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
Unanimous Vote Pushes Ohio Closer to Banning “Child Marriage”
A bill that would ban “child marriage” in Ohio has moved a step closer to becoming law after receiving unanimous…
Read More » -
Child Care
New Report Shows Ohio Struggling in Children’s Health, Family Support, Welfare Rankings
Ohio ranks in the bottom half of U.S. states for children’s wellbeing, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
How the Putative Father Registry Is Helping Ohio Children Through Clearer Adoption Processes
The Ohio Putative Father Registry is a legal system used in adoption cases. It ensures that potential fathers are identified…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Childcare Bills Amid Rising Safeguarding, Fraud Concerns in State System
Ohio lawmakers have advanced a package of childcare bills aimed at expanding access while tightening oversight, as child safeguarding concerns…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
Ohio ‘Child Marriage’ Debate Sparks Fierce Clash as Safeguarding Advocates Warn of Risk to Children
The debate over legislation aimed at ending ‘child marriage’ in Ohio has returned to the spotlight, with child safeguarding advocates…
Read More » -
Family Finance
Family Finance: Why Fairness Matters More Than Equality
Money creates more conflict in families than almost anything else. Siblings resent each other over perceived unfairness. Spouses separate over…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
Ohio Senate Unanimously Approves “Joshua Alert” to Speed Rescue of Missing Children With Autism
Child safeguarding systems in Ohio are set for a major upgrade after the state Senate unanimously passed the Joshua Alert…
Read More »