The Ohio Children’s Alliance’s System of Care Summit brought leaders, professionals, and community partners from across Ohio together to turn shared insights into meaningful action for children, youth, and families. The Summit built on five regional community conversations led by the Alliance in 2026, where local partners shared what they were experiencing, how needs were evolving, and where opportunities existed to strengthen the systems supporting Ohio’s children and families.
Those local perspectives came together at a statewide gathering designed to elevate what was working, address shared challenges, and shape the next phase of system improvement. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, the Summit connected diverse voices, highlighted effective approaches, and helped translate community-driven insights into practical action and policy recommendations.
Our Keynote Speakers



Maureen Corcoran, MSN, MBA
Marti Taylor
Dr. Benjamin Miller, PsyD
Former Director
Ohio Department of Medicaid
Chief Executive Officer/ Vice President
OhioRISE/ Aetna
Founder & Principal/ Adjunct Faculty
Revolution Desk, LLC/ Stanford School of Medicine
Celebrating Our 2026 Award Recipients



Virginia Colson​ Award for Service to Families ​and Children
George Stevens Award for Service to the Ohio Children’s Alliance
Steve Plottner Award for Leadership in Child Welfare
Rebecca Ranford
Beech Acres Parenting Center
Paul Haffner
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Susan Lewis Kaylor
St. Vincent Family Services









