Action for Children has been central Ohio’s trusted resource for all things early learning since 1972. As the local child care resource and referral agency, we serve Franklin County, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties.
Our services, aimed at assuring quality early learning experiences for all children, include:
Free child care referrals and access to community resources for parents and families;
Parenting education classes, seminars and workshops;
Training, coaching, and technical assistance for early childhood programs and practitioners;
Child care resources and data for workforce development, public awareness and advocacy.
You can get a high-level overview of what we stand for as an organization by checking out our mission and vision statements, as well as the core values that guide us.
The efforts undertaken by Action for Children in any given year make a positive impact on children, parents and guardians, and child care and early learning professionals. The average year sees us support:
Find out more about the people who make up Action for Children by meeting our leadership team and board of directors. Or trace the 50-year history of our organization through our timeline.
Learn about Action for Children’s advocacy priorities and initiatives!
Learn more about becoming part of the Action for Children team by checking out our careers page. Find current openings and additional background information on why Action for Children is a great place to work!
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