Black Child Development Institute Ohio

Established in 2017, Black Child Development Institute-Ohio an affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children who suffer from the dual legacies of poverty and racial discrimination.

BCDI-Ohio is dedicated to ensuring that Black and Brown children and their families are able to thrive throughout Ohio. It is our goal to empower children, teens, young adults, parents, and caregivers by shifting policy, linking resources, and building programming  that will dismantle racial injustice, poverty, and racial disparities. Our comprehensive network of organizations and community stakeholders seek to cultivate and implement equitable systems to support positive outcomes for Black and Brown children.