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