An Ohio child advocacy group is making a push for paid family leave, one of many that have been made over the years as child care costs continue to rise.

On Oct. 30, Groundwork Ohio celebrated 20 years of advocacy for young children with a special luncheon event at the Ohio Statehouse.

In recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month this September, Groundwork Ohio released a new report Thursday titled "Infant Mortality in Ohio: A 10-Year Look at the Impact of Policy Changes and Opportunities for the Future.” The report highlights the ongoing challenges and racial disparities that persist in Ohio's infant mortality rates, particularly for Black infants, despite a decade of legislative efforts aimed at reducing infant deaths.