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Grimes’ OhioRISE Opinion Piece Featured in Cleveland.com

OhioRISE Opinion Piece Featured in Cleveland.com Today, Cleveland.com published an OhioRISE opinion piece by PEP Chief Executive Officer, Habeebah R. Grimes. The op-ed, “OhioRISE Means Hope for Ohio’s Most Vulnerable Children,” was written in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and highlights the story of a child served by PEP Connections and the positive impact
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Those 16 and Older Are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is important because it minimizes the spread of the virus and helps keep our community healthy. Children age 16 and older are now eligible to get the vaccine. PEP has updated its coronavirus resources page with some frequently asked questions about the vaccination. The new resource includes information about who is eligible,
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Gov. DeWine’s OhioRISE Press Conference Announcement Features PEP CEO

On April 5, the state came one step closer to fulfilling the promise of OhioRISE. At Governor DeWine’s OhioRISE press conference, he announced that Aetna Better Health of Ohio will administer and manage the new program that aims to help children with complex behavioral health needs and their families. Ultimately, this announcement means more children
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Remembering Billie Osborne-Fears and her Early Childhood Legacy

Throughout much of its history, PEP has been blessed by a partnership with Starting Point and its extraordinary founder, Billie Osborne-Fears. Her passing on Sept. 4 is a heartbreaking loss to PEP and the entire early education community who benefited tremendously from her leadership and passion. Ann Bowdish, PEP’s former Early Childhood Plus director, worked
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