Child Tax Credit

The Children's Defense Fund of Ohio is optimistic about proposals in DeWine's budget, which leaders say would help children living in poverty.

A recent report by the progressive research nonprofit, Policy Matters Ohio, makes the case for a state level child tax credit program. It outlines the economic instability that children and families are facing across Ohio.

Senator Brown and other discussed the positive impact of the federal child tax credits and how they can help families.

Families can now get monthly payments of the increased child tax credit in advance, before filing a tax return.

Many working Ohio families stand to benefit from the provision in the federal aid package.