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Supporting Pregnant Women, Infants, and Toddlers across Ohio

MISSION

The Ohio PN-3 Coalition is dedicated to supporting the health and success of pregnant women, infants, and toddlers across Ohio — especially in communities facing the greatest challenges.

 

By listening to families, lifting up the experience of professionals, and bringing people together, we work to remove obstacles and build stronger, more responsive systems that respect the needs of every family.

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VISION

We believe in an Ohio where every pregnant woman, infant, and toddler— no matter their background or zip code — has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, supportive community.

 

We’re working to ensure that all young children have a strong start in life, supported by practical solutions, trusted professionals, and policies that put families first.

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Advancing Healthy Beginnings for Ohio’s Youngest Children

The Ohio PN-3 Coalition is a statewide network of caregivers, providers, health professionals, advocates, researchers, parents and community organizations working together to improve outcomes for Ohio’s youngest children—from pregnancy through age three. The earliest years of life shape lifelong health, learning, and well-being. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, the Coalition works to ensure Ohio’s policies and systems support healthy pregnancies, strong families, and thriving young children.

Our Shared Priorities

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Maternal and Infant Health

Goal:

Ensure every family has access to the care and support needed for a healthy pregnancy, healthy birth, and healthy start to life—including access to doulas, postpartum care, and other evidence-based maternal health supports.

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Child Care and Early Learning

Goal:

Expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and early learning opportunities by increasing eligibility for publicly funded child care, supporting providers, and strengthening Ohio’s early childhood workforce so more families can access the care they need.

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Early Childhood Mental Health

Goal:

Ensure infants, toddlers, and young children have access to evidence-based mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment services delivered by a diverse workforce that reflects the children, families, and communities being served.

Why Join the Coalition?

  • Connect with partners across Ohio committed to improving outcomes for young children and families.

  • Learn about emerging policy opportunities and challenges.

  • Share expertise, research, and best practices.

  • Help elevate family voices and lived experiences.

  • Collaborate on advocacy and systems-change efforts.

  • Advance solutions that support children from pregnancy through age three.

Healthy Beginnings. Strong Families. Thriving Children.

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