Dozens of people took to the steps of the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, taking with them concerns about the state of support for parents and families in the state budget.
The rally, led by child advocacy group Groundwork Ohio, included not only advocacy groups and faith leaders, but also workers in child care and parents who have had to face their own battles with the costs of everything regarding having children.
Briayana Odeneal is a parent who also works in early childhood education. She spoke at the rally, flanked by her toddler daughter. While she said she loves being a mother, she is always reminded that motherhood “does not come with a manual or any guarantees,” and “for a lot of us, it does not come with financial stability.”
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