Organizational Membership
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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"The Ohio Children's Alliance has been a pivotal organization that continually assists The Buckeye Ranch to advance strategies around state initiatives, developing collaboration with other children serving agencies across the state as well as allowing creative and innovative ways to be sustainable as an education, child welfare and mental health agency in the State of Ohio. We have relied on Ohio Children's Alliance to help navigate the complex system of care and understanding in the everchanging landscape of our sector. Thank you for all of your advocacy and support throughout the years!"
Kimberly Miller
EVP of Strategy & Business Operations, The Buckeye Ranch
Member Advantages
Policy & Advocacy
Our work shapes policies and funding that benefit Ohio’s children and families. The Ohio Children's Alliance provides advocacy and resources to keep you updated on policy changes and best practices. Our dedicated team consistently advocates on numerous children's policy issues, engaging with leaders in state departments, the Ohio General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the federal government. By being a member, you'll ensure your voice is heard, gain access to expert analysis, representation at decision-making tables, and the opportunity to collaborate with national child welfare leaders.
Professional Education Opportunities
The Ohio Children’s Alliance offers members exceptional conferences and professional development opportunities to not only assist with meeting continuing education and professional licensing requirements but ultimately to deepen our sectors knowledge, further develop key skills, and gain new perspectives to ensure we’re making the greatest impact on Ohio’s children and families. Our Annual Spring Conference draws over 450 attendees from across the state and has included keynote speakers such as Martin Luther King III and Dr. Bruce Perry.
Support & Innovation
The Ohio Children's Alliance goes beyond just membership – it's a partnership for growth and innovation. Expert guidance is available for interpreting rule changes, liaising with licensing boards, engaging with the community, and receiving personalized assistance as needed. Opportunities abound for involvement in innovative child and family-centered programs and workforce groups. In addition to these opportunities, the Alliance can further support you with strategic planning for launching or expanding services, and even assist with research projects.
Services & Business Opportunities
Joining the Ohio Children’s Alliance opens doors to a range of valuable business-to-business services and products aimed at bolstering your organization's success. Membership grants access to Ohio’s our Collaborative, a clinically integrated network of community behavioral health providers. Additionally, members benefit from insurance solutions and complimentary resources courtesy of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.
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Being in the know and receiving up-to-date information about state and federal policy changes and impact
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Connections to each likeminded individuals to share ideas, resources, struggles and successes
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Ongoing communication via emails, webinars, and in-person meetings to keep members informed about policy updates and best practices
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Participation in regular association meetings with colleagues formed around similar interests, disciplines and concerns including Behavioral Health, Foster Care & Adoption, Residential Centers and Group Homes, Day Treatment and Billing & Coding
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Member Engagement Dashboards individualized to your agency
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Representation at policy and practice decision-making ‘tables’ that help form the direction of child welfare and behavioral health issues in Ohio
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Professional lobbyist services in developing and tracking legislation
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Analysis of policy, practice, and research
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Access to national issues via our membership to Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, Family-Focused Treatment Association (FFTA), Open Minds, and National Organization of State Alliances for Children (NOSAC)
Membership Benefits
What to expect as a member!
Member Testimonials
Additional Cost-Saving Benefits
Council on Accreditation provides Ohio Children’s Alliance member agencies a 25% discount on the cost of accreditation. For more information email Zoe Hutchinson or call (212) 871-1972.
Participation in the Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program with Comp Management has saved member agencies thousands of dollars each year. Members typically save 53% on their Workers’ Compensation rate depending on the number of employees and claims history. In addition, this program provides consultation to agencies who have experienced a negative claim history to help design and implement risk reduction strategies that return the agency to eligibility for our discounted program. For more information, contact Kathy Redmond at 614-376-5409.
Become a Member
The cost of full annual membership with Ohio Children’s Alliance is based on your agency’s previous fiscal year expenditures. This information can be found on your agency's latest 990, 1040, 1120, or 1065 documentation available. If your organization is multi-state, dues are based on Ohio expenditures.