Build Ohio has accomplished a great deal since its launch in 2002. It has seen its promise of quality in early care and education come alive for thousands of young children in our state. Now as the organization transforms from board-driven to state-driven, it is time to reflect on the many achievements triggered by this innovative public-private collaboration.

While the need for Build Ohio as an independent collaboration of public and private partners is no more, the work of the organization continued at the highest level of state government, through the Early Childhood Cabinet. The Board took action in 2008 to transfer activities to the cabinet, a move that mirrored other Build states in functionality and oversight. This natural evolution facilitated improved efficiencies, a reduction in duplicative services and a streamlined process for decision making and implementation. A stakeholder advisory group worked closely with the cabinet to assure that voices from citizen-based organizations and advocacy groups across Ohio continued to be heard.

Ohio will remain a Build state, and will continue to contribute to the Build national movement that is redefining early childhood for our children and their families.

Build Ohio Reports