Child care spaces must remain places of trust, safety, and dignity. Policies that introduce surveillance, even under the intent of accountability, risk compromising privacy, increasing burden on providers, and shifting early learning environments toward enforcement rather than care. We must protect children by strengthening systems through partnership, not monitoring.

Dr. Jasmine Moses, Policy Manager for the Black Child Development Institute Ohio, submitted testimony to the Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee expressing concerns about House Bill 647 and its potential impact on the stability of Ohio’s publicly funded child care system. Her testimony highlights the need for policies that uphold accountability, protect due process, support child care providers, and ensure families maintain access to safe, reliable care.

When conversations about maternal and infant health happen, dads are often left out. At BCDI Ohio, we are listening directly to fathers across the state to understand their experiences, challenges, and ideas for change. When dads are included, families thrive. Read the full blog and take our Dad and Caregiver Survey to help shape stronger support for families across Ohio.