Expanding Access to High-Quality Child Care in Franklin County, OH The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has committed to aiding early childhood providers and families with young children by making a historic investment of approximately $23 million in the Franklin County RISE initiative. This “whole system approach” is funded by Franklin County and the City of Columbus, and is administered by Action for Children. Action for Children is a local child care resource and referral agency that provides services to families throughout central Ohio. Statements released by the Commissioners indicate the funds will be allocated for the following purposes:early learning scholarships up to $10,000 for families with incomes between 142% to 300% of the federal poverty line;incentive payments for licensed child care centers and family child care homes; andrental support for child care workers. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, American Rescue Plan, Federal Funding More Resources Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund. Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed. Updates and Events News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund.
Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed.
News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds
Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu
Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed