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Health Matters
Ohio Focus of the Week: Ohio’s Infant Mortality Rate Falls, but Black Babies Still Face Higher Risk
Ohio has recorded progress in reducing infant deaths, but a significant racial gap remains. The state’s 2024 infant mortality rate…
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Celebration
International Day for Universal Access to Information 2026: Protecting Children from Online Misinformation
The International Day for Universal Access to Information is being observed on 28 September 2026 with a focus on helping…
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Health Matters
Ohio’s Baby Survival Rate Improves, but Black Infants Still Face More Than Twice the Risk of Death
Ohio has recorded its lowest infant mortality rate in a decade, but significant differences remain in the chances of babies…
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Law and Policy
Ohio’s ‘Hailey’s Law’ Could Strengthen Online Safety as Children Face Growing Digital Risks
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children online and improving responses when children go missing. Known…
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Law and Policy
Ohio Launches ‘Joshua Alert’ to Help Save Missing Children with Autism
The Ohio Department of Education has created a new alert system to help communities find missing children with autism and …
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Celebration
Today Is Dolly Parton Day: Ohio, US Communities Honour Late Star With Literacy Celebrations
Today, September 25, marks Dolly Parton Day across the United States, with Ohio and communities nationwide honouring the late singer’s…
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Resources
Ohio CASA Highlights Vital Resources for Youth With Child Welfare Experience
Ohio CASA is raising awareness about resources for youth who have been involved in the Ohio child welfare system. Its…
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Research Alert
Ohio Records Lowest Infant Mortality in 20 Years, but Black Babies Still Face 2.5 Times Higher Risk
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) reported that Ohio had its lowest infant mortality rate in 2024, with…
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Child Sexual Abuse
17-Year-Old In Conflict With The Law After Teen Reports Sexual Assault at Cincinnati High School
A 17-year-old student is in trouble with the law after another teen was allegedly sexually assaulted at Hughes STEM High…
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Children and Family Support Services
Ohio Head Start Gets $2.05M Boost After Years of Funding Turmoil Threatened Services for Children
Ohio’s Head Start programs will receive an additional $2.05 million in federal funds to enhance services for young children and…
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