Ohio's Build Initiative

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 will continue at the highest level of state government, Governor Ted Strickland’s Early Childhood Cabinet. The Board took action in 2008 to transfer activities to the cabinet, a move that mirrors other Build states in functionality and oversight. This natural evolution will facilitate improved efficiencies, a reduction in duplicative services and a streamlined process for decision making and implementation. A stakeholder advisory group will work closely with the cabinet to assure that voices from citizen-based organizations and advocacy groups across Ohio will continue 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. Click on the link below to find details on Build Ohio's five years of groundbreaking work.

Build Ohio Special Report