Issues & Action

Action for Children's mission is to develop and advocate for child care and early learning initiatives that serve all children; to foster the growth of early learning programs and assure their availability to all children; and to help families endow their chilren with high quality early learning experiences.  Issues & Action is your source for information about what's happening in child care and early learning.  Whether you want to stay informed or become more involved, we hope you will visit often to learn about current issues and news.

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Support Ohio Legislation to License Small Family Child Care Homes

Learn more about how you can help make a difference for Ohio's children.


Ohio's GroundWork Campaign

Child care and early learning advocacy campaign underway in Ohio.


Demand for Ohio's Afterschool Programs Exceeds Supply by More Than 240,000 Spaces

Read Full Report and Executive Summary of OAN's Gap Analysis.


School Readiness Solutions Group Issues Final Report

View their recommendations for a comprehensive school readiness plan for all of Ohio's children.


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Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines

A new resource for parents and early childhood professionals.


Advocacy
Support Ohio Legislation to License Small Family Child Care Homes

Learn more about how you can help make a difference for Ohio's children.



Join Action for Children's Parent Central!


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A new initiative for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children.

News and Information

Action for Children's Winter 2007 Newsletter
Download a copy of Action for Children's quarterly newsletter, The Source, for news about child care and early learning in central Ohio.

Top Ten Tips for Parents Choosing Child Care
New information to support parents in choosing child care.

Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines
A new resource for parents and early childhood professionals.

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Step Up To Quality
Information for providers and parents about Ohio's new voluntary three-star quality rating system.

Ohio's After School Initiative
Learn about Ohio's After School Initiative and how to contact an After School Specialist at Action to assist you with your program.

Early Care and Education in Columbus and Franklin County
Action for Children's report on early care and education in our local community.

Change Artists for Children
Learn about 17 individuals who continue to help build strong foundations for young children in central Ohio.

May 2005 Strategic Framework Update
This update includes work that has occurred to date in Ohio.

The Strategic Framework: Building An Early Learning System for Ohio's Young Children
Learn more about the Strategic Framework being used to inform work underway to build an early learning system for all of Ohio's children.