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What a fantastic couple of days! We want to express our sincere thanks to each and every one of you for being part of the 48th Annual Spring Conference. Your active participation and passion for the topics discussed added immeasurable value to the event. ​ From the insightful keynote addresses to the engaging workshops and lively networking, the energy was palpable throughout the event. ​ Again, thank you for being part of the 48th Annual Spring Conference. Until next year, stay connected and keep the conversation going! Featured Speakers DAY 1 : Bruce D. Perry M.D., Ph.D. (LIVE Virtually!) Presentation Focus: The Impact of Trauma and Neglect on the Developing Child: Implications for Systems of Care. Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Over the last thirty years, his work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry’s most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, was released in 2021. DAY 2: Becky Haas Author, Speaker, Trainer Presentation Focus: Building a Trauma Informed Resilient Community. Known for her contagious enthusiasm, Becky Haas is an international advocate, trainer, and organizational coach on using a trauma informed approach, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study. She is a pioneer in creating trauma informed communities. The work she led in Northeast Tennessee was recognized by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2018 as a model for other cities to follow. In 2019 she co-authored the Building a Trauma Informed System of Care toolkit for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services detailing a blueprint for creating community resilience. Course Agenda for CME Care Coordinators & Supervisors The Ohio Children's Alliance, in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, has developed and implemented sessions within the 48th Annual Spring Conference focused on providing guidance and support for those working in our sector. General conference workshops and a special agenda for OhioRISE CME Care Coordinators and Supervisors are designed to empower conference attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the healthy development of children and youth. Financial support for Center of Excellence workshops is provided by the Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Medicaid, and Children and Youth. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Gold Sponsor Keynote Sponsor Community Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Event Exhibitors: Adopt America Network allventa AMFM (A Mission for Michael) Buckeye Ranch Chaddock Charlie Health Family Centered Treatment Foundation Integrated Services for Behavioral Health JusticeWorks Family of Services Ohio Department of Development Disabilities UMCH Family Services WSI Technologies Youth and Family Ombudsmen Office Youth Villages Have Questions? Please Email our Learning and Development Team: LandD@ohiochildrensalliance.org

Enrollments Weekly Email 12/4/20 • Effective immediately, ODJFS is reinstating the use of Provisional Enrollments. A few things to remember about these enrollments: o Provisional enrollments can only be used for Employment or Program to Reduce Barriers eligibility categories o Provisional agreement (found on the Portal) is signed and dated by the young adult and Liaison and, if approved, by ODJFS o Within 30 days of VPA date, young adults must submit documentation showing they met eligibility criteria This documentation showing the young adult has met eligibility must be submitted to ODJFS (Nashawn.lariviere@jfs.ohio.gov ) by the date indicated on the provisional agreement o ODJFS is tracking Provisional Enrollments o If young adult did not meet eligibility criteria, Liaison must issue a Notice of Ineligibility (NOI) with an effective date dated back to enrollment date o If young adult has been enrolled provisionally and their eligibility criteria changes before the provisional period has ended, you must contact/notify ODJFS o Provisional Enrollment can only be used one time per young adult o Ensure that the young adult has not been employed or participating in a program for more than 30 days. If so, they do not qualify for provisional enrollment Weekly Email 11/13/20 • Please remember that we should not be contacting a young adult still in PCSA/IV-E Court/DYS custody without obtaining permission first. Once you have reached out to their worker and received permission to contact the young person, simply enter it into an activity log. Weekly Email 8/20/20 • Applications are looking much better and are coming in quickly, but still having some declined for rework. Please take the time to review all documentation for completeness; signatures, dates, ensuring it is legible, eligibility documentation is "official", etc. Many are being routed to ODJFS without being reviewed by Supervisors first. An extra set of eyes could save a lot of time for everyone involved.

OUR MEMBERS Our Success Results from the Strength & Dedication of our Members & Partners. Our ever-growing organization boasts private foster care agencies, behavior health providers, residential facilities for youth, and some public foster care agencies as well. All of our members and partnerships are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Ohio children and families which sets us apart and makes us truly special. JOIN US TODAY! View Member Directory Looking for a List of Members? MEMBER TESTIMONIALS Questions About Membership? CONTACT SARAH

MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS C OMMITTEES: We encourage all staff of our member agencies to participate on committees. To join a committee, (members only), please email admin@ohiochildrensalliance.org Until further notice, Committee meetings will be held via Zoom. Call-in information is emailed to committee members prior to each scheduled meeting and is available at the beginning of each month in your member calendar. Need more details? Contact us. GET IN TOUCH

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP Help Advance Our Work & Mission ​ Whether you wish to support a specific area of work we do, sponsor an annual event, or establish a meaningful partnership with us, we can create an opportunity that works best for you. View our Corporate Partnership Program Details Corporate Partner Levels: Interested in Supporting? Have Questions? Contact: Ruthie Zimmerman at 614-461-0014 x001 Email Ruthie Benefits to Your Organization: Achieve brand recognition among our network of 12,000 professionals in the child services and health care sector. Gain opportunities to meet and engage with health care and social service leaders. Gain insight into the sector challenges of children services and healthcare. Align your organization’s philanthropic efforts with the Ohio Children’s Alliance mission and vision. Enhance your organizational image as a partner of the Ohio Children’s Alliance. Become a Partner Today Meet our 2022 Corporate Partners! Need more details? Contact us. GET IN TOUCH

BRIDGES MARKETING TOOLKIT Help Spread the Bridges Mission! From print materials to digital tools and videos, our goal is to educate and inform the community of resources available to support young adults as they transition from the foster care system to adulthood. POSTERS Taking the Next Steps Together Making Connections. Building Futures. Bridging to the Next Chapter VIDEOS Bridges Full Video Overview (3:10) Bridges General (:30) Bridges Over 18 (:30) Bridges Under 18 (:30) BROCHURE & FLYERS Bridges Brochure Education Flyer Employment Flyer Housing Flyer Over 18 Flyer Under 18 Flyer Well-Being Flyer EMAILS Campaign Launch Template Education Template Employment Template Housing Template Over 18 Template Under 18 Template Well-Being Template Questions? Get in Touch: Email Us > Contact Us in Your County > Or, Call Our Hotline: 1-866-503-1895 Access Resources Looking for the Bridges Provider Portal? Looking for the Bridges Application? Get Started

Eligibility Weekly Email 11/4/20 • Eligibility Clarification: Some applications have been submitted with a weekly pay stub or work schedule indicating the Participant will or did work 20 hours for a given week which is not sufficient to determine eligibility. In order for a Participant to be eligible for Bridges, he or she must show 80 hours over a consecutive 30-day period. Therefore, documentation that supports only 20 hours in a given week is not sufficient because we need to show 80 hours over 30-days.

PROGRAMS Child & Adolescent Center of Excellence (COE) PROGRAMS Child & Adolescent Center of Excellence The Ohio Children’s Alliance, serving as a subgrantee to Case Western Reserve University, administers a Financial Services Program to reimburse participating Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) providers. ​ Providers may utilize FSP funding if youth meet the following criteria: Are referred to the provider by a Title IV-E Agency​ Are determined by the Title IV-E Agency as a candidate for Family First Prevention Services , AND Lack Medicaid coverage​. ​ In order for the youth to be eligible, the Title IV-E Agency must: Have the case open as a prevention services case in SACWIS. Complete the case service for evidence-based practice MST/FFT and link it to the case plan with the status set to provided. Email a copy of the SACWIS prevention services referral form to the COE. Keep the case open until MST/FFT services are complete. ​ The Financial Services Program reimbursement rate for Multi-Systemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy will mirror the prevailing Ohio Medicaid reimbursement rate for those services . See Reimbursement Rates > ​ If you are a certified MST or FFT Provider and wish to access this funding you must complete two simple onboarding steps: Attend a meeting with our Program Coordinator to complete the overview session of the program. You can request the meeting by emailing coe@ohiochildrensalliance.org Sign a Provider Agreement outlining all details of the program. ​ RESOURCES: Current Funding Opportunities: There are currently no opportunities available. Please check back. Thank you. See MST & FFT Site Locations Contact Us Interested in Learning More? OhioRISE Prevention Services Clearinghouse Family First Prevention Services Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Early Childhood Mental Health

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Learn About Our Members A New Leaf Abraxas Youth & Family Services Adopt America Network *Adriel Advantage Family Outreach & Foster Care Agape for Youth Bair Foundation *Beech Acres Parenting Center *Beech Brook Belmont Pines Hospital Bethany Christian Services Boundless Behavioral Services *Buckeye Ranch, The Cadence Care Network Camelot Community Care Caring for Kids Children’s Center of Ohio, The *Children's Home of Cincinnati, The CHOICES Christian Children’s Home of Ohio Chrysalis Family Solutions *Cleveland Christian Home Columbus Springs Dublin Community Teaching Homes Daybreak Dungarvin Ohio Eastway Behavioral Healthcare Envision Family Pride of Northeast Ohio Focus on Youth Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents *Genacross Family & Youth Services Hittle House House of New Hope H.Y.P.E. Integrated Services for Behavioral Health Isaiah's Place Journey Home Foster Care & Adoption JusticeWorks YouthCare Kids Count Too Life Start Lighthouse Youth and Family Services Marie's House of Hope *Marsh Foundation, The Mayo Home for Youth Development Mended Reeds National Youth Advocate Program Nationwide Children's Hospital Necco New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center Northeast Ohio Adoption Services *Oesterlen Services for Youth Ohio Mentor Path Integrated Healthcare Pathway Caring for Children Positive Education Program Positive Leaps Public Partner Members Avondale Youth Center Licking County Department of Job and Family Services Trumbull County Children Services Pressley Ridge PsyCare Quality Care Residential Homes Ravenwood Health Reach Counseling Services Safely Home Sequel Pomegranate Health Systems Shelter Care Sojourner's Care Network South Community Southeast Healthcare Services Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth St. Aloysius *St. Joseph Orphanage St. Vincent Family Center The Village Network Unk's Place *UMCH Family Services Unified Dwelling Viaquest Wellmore Centre Youth Advocate Services Youth Villages *Denotes charter member to the association (1973) Looking to Become a Member? JOIN US TODAY! MEMBER TESTIMONIALS Need more details? GET IN TOUCH

Trainings & Conferences ​ *PLEASE NOTE: All Ohio Children's Alliance events listed will be submitted for Continuing Education review for Ohio Counselors and Social Workers. Ohio Children’s Alliance is an approved provider of Continuing Education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, for Social Workers per RSX079104 and for Counselors per RCX089101. Need more details? Contact us. GET IN TOUCH

CHILDCARE CENTERS Mental Health Bridge Resources: ​ Mental Health Bridge Training Video for Childcare Centers Find Mental Health Bridge Early Childhood Providers: Click Map for Details Back to Mental Health Bridge Program Interested in Learning More? ​ Email Us Parents of children enrolled in participating child care centers should contact the child care center to make a referral. View Program Flyer See All Our Programs Get the Details

COVID-19 Resources and Guidance Weekly Email 12/11/20 • When eligibility is impacted by COVID, official documentation is required to support that impact such as a layoff, reduction of hours or early school closure with no alternative education being offered. Documentation should be routinely updated. • As COVID numbers rise, we all need to be vigilant about curfews, shutdowns and/or other closures impacting our Participants. Again, all COVID flexibilities are still in place, but we need the documentation to support any negative impacts. Everyone did a great job in the early days of COVID with documentation and supporting Participants through the difficult times. o We are continuing to track COVID health and eligibility issues; please let your Regional Coordinators know of staff and/or Participants experiencing a COVID impact. Weekly Email 12/4/20 • Be extraordinarily safe and vigilant as we navigate through our days. Virtual visits with Participants are certainly a preferred means of contact unless something requires and in person or face-to-face visit. When these need to be done it is expected that you will practice social distancing and wear personal protective equipment (PPE). •If you or a Participant are exposed or test positive for COVID, please follow the Agency Response protocols found on the Portal and let your Regional Coordinator know ASAP. •The COVID flexibility remains in place, but only applies when there is a direct COVID impact to meeting the minimum eligibility requirements. Documentation must be received verifying the COVID impact. Simply taking the young adult’s word for it is not sufficient. Weekly Email 11/25/20 • Reminder that service providers need to closely read and follow Agency Response Guidelines when a staff member or Participant has experienced a COVID impact; either health or eligibility. The guideline can be found on the Portal. Weekly Email 11/19/20 • I am sure you are all aware of the rising COVID-19 numbers leading to state officials to publish additional restrictions and advisories meant to slow the spread of the virus. At this point, all COVID flexibilities granted by ODJFS are still in effect. This means that you all have the ability to conduct face to face visits virtually via a video platform that works for both you and your Participants. Remember to use the following statement for your activity logs when visits are conducted virtually "Relative to COVID-19, this face-to-face visit was conducted via videoconference". Keep in mind that in the case of an emergency, an actual face to face visit may still need to occur. • As of now, there should still be minimal impact to Participant eligibility. However, the same flexibilities still apply if a Participant's eligibility is substantiated to have been negatively impacted COVID. A document provided by their employer, school, program to reduce barriers or a medical professional attesting to the impact is needed. Please be sure to keep your Regional Coordinator up- to-date with this information. Other reminders: o Ensure you have updated contact in SACWIS and are checking in very regularly with Participants experiencing an impact to monitor their well-being o Critical Incident Reports must be completed for Participants testing positive or reporting exposure as well as following the other Agency Response guidelines o If needed, help to secure food and/or other provisions o Assisting Participants in getting personal protective equipment and understanding safety precautions such as social distancing and washing hands o Keep in mind there may be fluctuations in a Participant's financial needs; this should be explored when budgeting

ODJFS Announcements Weekly Email 12/4/20 • Effective immediately, ODJFS is reinstating the use of Provisional Enrollments. A few things to remember about these enrollments: o Provisional enrollments can only be used for Employment or Program to Reduce Barriers eligibility categories o Provisional agreement (found on the Portal) is signed and dated by the young adult and Liaison and, if approved, by ODJFS o Within 30 days of VPA date, young adults must submit documentation showing they met eligibility criteria This documentation showing the young adult has met eligibility must be submitted to ODJFS (Nashawn.lariviere@jfs.ohio.gov ) by the date indicated on the provisional agreement o ODJFS is tracking Provisional Enrollments o If young adult did not meet eligibility criteria, Liaison must issue a Notice of Ineligibility (NOI) with an effective date dated back to enrollment date o If young adult has been enrolled provisionally and their eligibility criteria changes before the provisional period has ended, you must contact/notify ODJFS o Provisional Enrollment can only be used one time per young adult o Ensure that the young adult has not been employed or participating in a program for more than 30 days. If so, they do not qualify for provisional enrollment Weekly Email 10/13/20 • If you need a date corrected for a housing, service tier, or a dependent record please send these requests to your ODJFS Policy Developer vs. utilizing the Helpdesk. Doing so will ensure updates happen quickly. Weekly Email 8/7/20 • Information about the 21y/o age extension. This information should be immediately provided to Participants who have remained in the program due to the age extension. Please reiterate to those Participants that custody termination and case closure will need to occur on August 31, 2020. Agencies should know that additional termination notices are not needed and that the reason selected for closure is “Reached Age 21”. Since we have until the 31st, it is imperative that service teams work these Participants to ensure they are connected to any additional resources needed to continue their success. Please carefully assess each Participant's needs and planfully work them toward termination.

AmeriCorps Peer Mentors Ky Rodriguez Ky Rodriguez is currently a student at Ohio University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Pre-Law. She is passionate about the environment and has been a strong advocate for foster care youth in the state of Ohio. Ky has also had the pleasure of advocating on behalf of herself and other foster youth on the national level through ACTION OHIO. She hopes to share her experience with other young people and help guide them through the emancipation process. Lamar Graham Lamar Graham is a former foster youth who spent 8 years in care. After completing his first bachelor’s degree and working for some time, he decided to head back to school to get a short-term certificate to pursue a career in supply chain management. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and using it to guide young people currently in the foster care system. Amadea Jennings Amadea Jennings is a senior at the Ohio State University majoring in Social Work. With her education, she plans to work with youth who are currently in, or have aged out of the foster care system. With her experience being a previous foster child herself; her hope is to inspire even just one young person to know all things are possible, despite your background. Cloe Cooper Cloe Cooper is a former foster youth who serves as Housing Liaison for ACTION Ohio . She also serves as a Children's Services Transformation Intern for ODJFS, as a member of the Ohio Supreme Court subcommittee responding to Child Abuse Neglect & Dependency, as a member of the OhioRISE Advisory Council, and as a Peer Mentor through Ohio Children’s Alliance and Americorps. Cloé is the Founder and President of the Fostering Achievement Network a support network for former foster youth attending The Ohio State University. She co-facilitates Project PASSION , which provides no-cost professional attire to current and former foster youth entering the workforce in central Ohio and volunteer's with RLC Columbus , a non-profit organization that seeks to end food waste in the Columbus, Ohio community. Interested in Applying to Become a Peer Mentor? ​ Email Us

Learn How We're Making an Impact See our recent accomplishments ! 2023 Annual Report EDUCATE Sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities. ADVOCATE Building efficient paths to the best outcomes for Ohio's children and families INNOVATE Promoting the needs of Ohio's children by being in front, up front, and exceedingly prepared for the future. CONNECT Fostering a respected community of collaborators. Ohio Children’s Alliance applies the collective strength of its members to sustainably improve the provision of services to children, young adults, and families through policy advocacy, performance improvement, and member support. MORE ABOUT OUR WORK MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

PROGRAMS Early Childhood Mental Health: Mental Health Bridge Established in 2022, Ohio Mental Health Bridge is a new program aimed at expanding access to mental health services for children in Ohio child care centers licensed by ODJFS. An Innovative Early Childhood Program The program offers an online referral tool that assists in setting up ongoing mental health services for children delivered by mental health agencies located in their community. Services may include office-based therapy, home-based treatment, virtual mental health visits, and more. Ohio’s Mental Health Bridge will build upon and supplement other state government investments in early childhood mental health. Find resources below for behavioral health providers and for childcare centers. ​ ​ ​ Learn how we're bridging the gap for mental health access: Access Referral Form Families can learn more here: Interested in Learning More? ​ Email Us Parents of children enrolled in participating child care centers should contact the child care center to make a referral. View Program Flyer See All Our Programs Get the Details A Network of Trusted Experts Participating mental health providers are OhioMHAS certified, nationally accredited community mental health agencies with specialization in child and family mental health. Provider specialists possess various credentials and certifications including: Ohio Infant Mental Health Credential and Ohio Early Childhood Mental Health Credential, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and NMT (Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics). Participating providers are clinically integrated within the Child and Family Health Collaborative of Ohio. ​ Learn More & Find Resources: For Behavioral Health Providers > For Childcare Centers >

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Learn About Our Members & Their Services A Loving Heart Youth Services A New Leaf A Place of Hope (Group Home with New Beginnings for You) Abraxas Youth & Family Services Adopt America Network *Adriel Advocates for Families Agape for Youth Anew Behavioral Health Bair Foundation *Beech Acres Parenting Center *Beech Brook Belmont Pines Hospital *Best Point Education & Behavioral Health *Buckeye Ranch, The Cadence Care Network Camelot Community Care Caring for Kids Charlie Health Children's Center of Ohio CHOICES Choices Coordinated Care Solutions Christian Children’s Home of Ohio Chrysalis Family Solutions Clear Creek Farm Community Teaching Homes DTA Centers of Ohio- Formerly Hittle House Dungarvin Ohio Eastway Behavioral Healthcare Family Pride of Northeast Ohio Focus on Youth Fox Run Center for Children & Adolescents *Genacross Family & Youth Services Ground Work Play Therapy House of New Hope I Am Boundless Integrated Services for Behavioral Health Isaiah's Place Journey Home Foster Care & Adoption JusticeWorks Youth Care Kids Count Too Life Start Lighthouse Youth and Family Services *Marsh Foundation, The Mayo Home for Youth Development Mended Reeds Mohican Young Star Academy National Youth Advocate Program Nationwide Children's Hospital Necco New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center New Mercy Outreach *New Path Child & Family Solutions Northeast Ohio Adoption Services *Oesterlen Services for Youth Ohio Guidestone Ohio Mentor-The Mentor Network Omni Family Family of Services Pathway Caring for Children Positive Education Program Positive Leaps Pressley Ridge PsyCare Quality Care Residential Homes Quality Moments Ravenwood Health Reach Counseling Safely Home Shelter Care Sojourner's Care Network South Community Southeast Healthcare Services Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth St. Vincent Family Center Talbert House The Centers The Village Network Thrive Therapeutics *UMCH Family Services ViaQuest Wellmore Centre Wingspan Care Group - Applewood Centers Wingspan Care Group - Bellefaire JCB Wingspan Care Group - Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital Wingspan Care Group - Lifeworks Wingspan Care Group - Wuliger Wellness Center Youth Advocate Services Youth Villages ​ *Denotes charter member to the association (1973) Looking to Become a Member? JOIN US TODAY! Find Member Service Locations: Click Map to Enlarge & Filter Filter by Service Category: Do I have to wait until my renewal period to get the Kids First plate for my vehicle? You can exchange your current license plate for a Kids First specialty license plate by choosing the “Exchange Your Plates” option on OPlates.com. Or exchange your plates in person at the Deputy Registrar. Can I personalize my Kids First license plate? Yes, you can personalize your Kids First plate. The fees for personalization of all plates, including the Kids First plate, are retained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will not benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. What if I have a leased vehicle? You can purchase a Kids First license plate for your leased vehicle. To do so, obtain a power of attorney form from the leasing company to submit with your renewal registration form. What happens when I renew my plates next year? Plate renewals will provide continued support to Ohio’s children. A portion of your annual or bi-annual renewal fees will also benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. Do I have to wait until my renewal period to get the Kids First plate for my vehicle? You can exchange your current license plate for a Kids First specialty license plate by choosing the “Exchange Your Plates” option on OPlates.com. Or exchange your plates in person at the Deputy Registrar. Can I personalize my Kids First license plate? Yes, you can personalize your Kids First plate. The fees for personalization of all plates, including the Kids First plate, are retained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will not benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. What if I have a leased vehicle? You can purchase a Kids First license plate for your leased vehicle. To do so, obtain a power of attorney form from the leasing company to submit with your renewal registration form. What happens when I renew my plates next year? Plate renewals will provide continued support to Ohio’s children. A portion of your annual or bi-annual renewal fees will also benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. Do I have to wait until my renewal period to get the Kids First plate for my vehicle? You can exchange your current license plate for a Kids First specialty license plate by choosing the “Exchange Your Plates” option on OPlates.com. Or exchange your plates in person at the Deputy Registrar. Can I personalize my Kids First license plate? Yes, you can personalize your Kids First plate. The fees for personalization of all plates, including the Kids First plate, are retained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will not benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. What if I have a leased vehicle? You can purchase a Kids First license plate for your leased vehicle. To do so, obtain a power of attorney form from the leasing company to submit with your renewal registration form. What happens when I renew my plates next year? Plate renewals will provide continued support to Ohio’s children. A portion of your annual or bi-annual renewal fees will also benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. Do I have to wait until my renewal period to get the Kids First plate for my vehicle? You can exchange your current license plate for a Kids First specialty license plate by choosing the “Exchange Your Plates” option on OPlates.com. Or exchange your plates in person at the Deputy Registrar. Can I personalize my Kids First license plate? Yes, you can personalize your Kids First plate. The fees for personalization of all plates, including the Kids First plate, are retained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will not benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. What if I have a leased vehicle? You can purchase a Kids First license plate for your leased vehicle. To do so, obtain a power of attorney form from the leasing company to submit with your renewal registration form. What happens when I renew my plates next year? Plate renewals will provide continued support to Ohio’s children. A portion of your annual or bi-annual renewal fees will also benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance. Public Partner Members Greene County ESC - Mental Health Services Licking County Department of Job and Family Services Muskingum County - Avondale Youth Center Trumbull County Children Services Learn More about Public Partner Membership Benefits for Members: 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. 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 Nonprofits have the exclusive opportunity to take advantage of a federal law that lets them opt out of the state unemployment tax and only pay the dollar-for-dollar costs of benefits paid to their former employees. For organizations with 10 or more employees, this can mean thousands of dollars in savings. For more information, contact one of UST’s Unemployment Cost Advisors at (888) 249-4788 or fill out a complimentary Savings Evaluation here . MEMBER TESTIMONIALS Need more details? GET IN TOUCH

GET INVOLVED We're working to improve the quality of life for families & secure a brighter future for the state of Ohio. The foundational elements of our policy priorities define our strong membership. View Our Priority Initiatives Use Our Advocacy Toolkit Find State Legislator Legislator Resources: Find Congressman Our Advocacy Projects: Advocating for Ohio's children and families. The time to invest is now. Learn More Promoting policies around best practices and support for foster parenting. Learn More Help Enhance Our Advocacy Efforts We depend on public policy partners to develop and advance sound policies to benefit Ohio’s children and their families. Public policy partners enhance our knowledge base with their policy depth, content expertise and experience working with children’s issues. Child-serving agencies, faith-based organizations, health care institutions, physicians, corporations and individuals that care about and advocate for improving the well-being of children are eligible to become public policy partners. Our partners are local, regional and statewide advocates for children. Interested in partnering with us for advocacy? Contact: Kate Rossman Email Kate