Making an Impact
Ohio Children's Alliance advocates for better services for children and families through policy, support, and collaboration.
Empowering Ohio's Families and Future
The Ohio Children’s Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Ohio’s children, families, and community-based agencies. For over fifty years, the Ohio Children’s Alliance has been a changemaker in the child and family services sector. We advance public policy, best practices, and collaborative strategies to produce better outcomes for a stronger Ohio.
Educate
Sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities that promote equitable outcomes for children, families and communities.
Building efficient paths to the best and most equitable outcomes for Ohio’s children and families.
Advocate
Innovate
Promoting the needs of all Ohio children by being in front, up front, and exceedingly prepared for a diverse, inclusive and just future.
Connect
Fostering a respected community of diverse collaborators committed to achieving just outcomes for children, families and communities across Ohio.
Trusted Advocates for Kids and Families
We are the unrelenting voice for child and family services. Through policy advocacy, performance improvement initiatives, and unwavering member support, the Alliance champions the best systems for better results. Our team continuously advocates on dozens of children’s and family policy issues to leaders in state departments, the Ohio General Assembly, Governor’s Office and the federal government – shaping many policies and funding opportunities. Get Involved Today!
Current Programs and Partnerships
Through partnerships with public and private organizations, community change-makers, and government agencies, the Alliance leads numerous programs that strengthen Ohio's system of care.
Changemakers in Ohio’s Systems of Care
Children and families thrive when they have access to a comprehensive System of Care. Through advocacy and program development, the Alliance actively works to fill gaps, expand the continuum of treatment services, and empower kids and families to achieve their goals. We pursue this work through collaborations with state agencies, philanthropic foundations, insurance companies, business leaders, community-based organizations, and individuals with lived experience.
We support our continually growing network of community agencies that provide a diverse portfolio of services, including:
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Family and Therapeutic Foster Care
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Adoption and Kinship Care
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Independent Living/Extended Foster Care
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Child & Family Behavioral Health
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Education & School-Based Mental Health
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Early Childhood and Childcare
Alliance Membership
Unlock a future where your organization's impact on Ohio's children reaches new heights. The Ohio Children's Alliance membership empowers you to achieve just that! Join a community dedicated to advocacy, support, and growth. Together, we tackle critical policy issues, share best practices, and unlock innovative solution —join us today and elevate your impact on Ohio’s children and families!
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84
Targeted Policy Meetings Held
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4,124
The number of inquiries received from Prospective
Foster or Adoptive caregiver.
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$2,413,843
Respite Care Total Value of Program Claims Payments
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$126,000
Ohio Reach Total Funds Distributed to Newly
Designated Institutions:
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*2023 Ohio Children's Alliance Data