Action for Children

Action for Children Transforming children’s lives in central Ohio by supporting their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

OUR MISSION:
To transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on their lives--their parents, caregivers and teachers. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE:

•Child care and early learning information and resources free of charge for parents;

•Career resources and professional development for center staff and home providers;

•Work

shops and technical assistance for programs offering care for school age children;

•Comprehensive employer consulting services for employers planning and providing work/life benefits;

•Parenting resources and classes through The Art of Positive Parenting (TAPP);

•The Seven Generations Circle of Women, a membership alliance of women philanthropists who support Action for Children through financial resources and leadership expertise;

•Resources for public awareness and advocacy on issues involving child care and early learning.

Every dad has different ways of connecting. For Andrew, it's walks around town and contact naps. For Danny, it's house p...
06/17/2026

Every dad has different ways of connecting. For Andrew, it's walks around town and contact naps. For Danny, it's house projects, teaching his boys new skills, and saying "yes" to impromptu wrestling matches. For David, it's making time for a weekly video call with his grandson.

There isn't one right way to be a father or father figure. What matters is in responsible fatherhood is showing up, staying connected, and building relationships one moment at a time.

💙 How do you stay connected with the children in your life? Share your answer in the comments!

Children often see themselves through our eyes first.When we believe they are capable, resilient, and able to grow, they...
06/15/2026

Children often see themselves through our eyes first.

When we believe they are capable, resilient, and able to grow, they begin to believe it too.

Instead of stepping in immediately, try encouraging them:

"Keep going. You've got this."

Your belief becomes their confidence.

What is one strength you see growing in your child right now?

Fatherhood is not about being perfect.It's about being intentional.Intentional with your words.Intentional with your tim...
06/08/2026

Fatherhood is not about being perfect.

It's about being intentional.

Intentional with your words.
Intentional with your time.
Intentional with the example you set every day.

This week, choose one intention:

➡️ Listen before you react
➡️Encourage before you correct
➡️Make time for connection
➡️Tell your child what you admire about them

Small moments create lasting impact.

Which intention will you focus on this week?

June marks is Responsible Fatherhood Month — and at Action for Children, we celebrate it because we genuinely believe fa...
06/01/2026

June marks is Responsible Fatherhood Month — and at Action for Children, we celebrate it because we genuinely believe fathers and father figures matter. Not just on Father's Day, but every single day. This month is for the dads who are showing up, doing the work, and reshaping what healthy fatherhood looks like for their kids and their communities. The ones who are willing to learn, grow, and break old cycles. That takes real strength.

Action for Children supports families across central Ohio with parent support groups, child care resources, and more — because the best thing we can do for children is empower the adults who support them.

Drop a 💙 for the father figures in your life. Or tell us — what does responsible fatherhood mean to you?

Did you know that in Ohio, nearly 15,000 children are living in out-of-home placement settings every day? Whether or not...
05/31/2026

Did you know that in Ohio, nearly 15,000 children are living in out-of-home placement settings every day? Whether or not you're a foster care parent, choosing to care even in small ways helps create a world where children feel seen, supported, and loved. Check out these five ways to get involved with fostering — and as always, feel free to give us a call if you're interested in learning more about how we support foster and adoptive families through Children Services Hub!

05/28/2026

Today’s children are growing up in a world that asks them to think creatively, solve problems, explore, and adapt, and STEAM helps build those skills from the very beginning.

Join Action for Children at STEAM Forward for a day of hands-on learning designed to help early childhood professionals bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into everyday moments in developmentally appropriate and engaging ways. Attendees will explore topics like Screen Time in Early Childhood, Play-Based STEAM in Your Classroom, and Math: It All Adds Up, then leave with practical resources and $50 worth of manipulatives to bring the learning back to their programs.

Come ready to learn, connect, create, and leave inspired to STEAM Forward.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4fxNEfU

05/24/2026

For Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re honored to share Emily’s story and perspective as a foster parent in our community.

As a single foster mom, Emily describes her role as being “a little pillow for them to land on” during a time of transition, offering care, comfort, and stability until children can reunify with family or move toward their next chapter.

Her story is a reminder that foster care is not one experience or one path. It’s moments of support, connection, community, and showing up for children when they need it most.

There is always a need, and there are many ways to make a difference.

Watch Emily’s story and hear firsthand what fostering has meant to her.

If you’ve ever been curious about foster care, adoption, or how to support families in your community, we encourage you to reach out and ask questions. Every journey starts with a conversation.

05/21/2026

Join Action for Children for a full day of hands-on STEAM learning designed for early childhood educators.
Explore practical strategies, classroom-ready ideas, and developmentally appropriate ways to bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into your learning environment.
Attendees will also receive breakfast, lunch, and $50 worth of manipulatives to take back to their classrooms.
Register today and get ready to STEAM Forward!
Register now through Eventbrite.
https://bit.ly/4fxNEfU

Did you know that in 2025, Action for Children’s Help Me Grow Central Intake and Referral team referred over 3,000 pregn...
05/20/2026

Did you know that in 2025, Action for Children’s Help Me Grow Central Intake and Referral team referred over 3,000 pregnant women and moms with new babies to home visiting services throughout central Ohio? Referrals to home visiting services are proven to help improve maternal mental health, infant mortality rates, and long-term growth outcomes. Every referral counts -- and we're proud to be part of solutions that support maternal mental health 🫶

As an organization, we could not make the impact we do without the help of our partners. As we celebrate Foster Care Awa...
05/17/2026

As an organization, we could not make the impact we do without the help of our partners. As we celebrate Foster Care Awareness Month, we also want to shout out the organizations our Children Services Hub team partners with to provide support to current and potential foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers!

Thank you, The Unbound Collaborative, Fostering Further, and Alicia's Closet for all you do!!

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Action for Children's foster, kinship, and adoption support services are an initiative of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and are locally supported by Action for Children.

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1105 Schrock Road, Suite 125
Columbus, OH
43229

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16142240222

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