Service: Family Resources
Walmart
Walmart is proud to support Ohio PTA and the parents, caregivers, teachers, and school communities helping students succeed every day.
With 169 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs across Ohio, plus convenient pickup, and delivery, we make it easier for families to get everyday essentials like groceries, school supplies, and clothing. From backpacks filled with classroom must-haves to easy-to-shop options that help families plan ahead, Walmart helps Ohio families save time and money throughout the school year.
Our commitment goes beyond retail. Through Spark Good, Walmart helps customers and associates support local nonprofits and schools in simple, meaningful ways, including local grants, registries, associate volunteerism, round up, and more. By connecting classroom resources with community support, we’re proud to work alongside PTAs to help students, families, and communities thrive.
Successful Healthy Children
School Health and Recess Consultant Dr. Cathy Ramstetter works with schools in the areas of school wellness and recess design, policy and delivery. Recess is a crucial part of schooling, necessary for nurturing holistic well-being and supporting schools’ mission to provide a well-rounded education. This unstructured break fosters imagination and builds collaboration, ingenuity, resilience and critical thinking, promoting emotional regulation. But the quality of recess matters. https://successfulhealthychildren.org/
In her forthcoming book, Why Recess Matters: The Importance of Unstructured Play and How to Fight for It, Cathy writes to and for parents, providing the information and the tools to make an impact in the way recess is designed, delivered and experienced, empowering parents to work with educators to “do recess better.” Dr. Ramstetter conducts workshops for schools on how to improve the timing, and the quality, of recess to make the most of these crucial breaks for learning. https://tinyurl.com/PreorderWhyRecessMatters
Dr. Ramstetter is coauthor of the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Recess, and a founding member of the Global Recess Alliance. She has published and presented at local, state, national and international conferences. She has been interviewed by USA Today, Time magazine, and ABCNews.
Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage
Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage is thrilled to be part of the 119th Ohio PTA Convention! We understand the importance of your work and want to support your mission advocating for all children and empowering families.
Established in 1989, Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage is a state agency within the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Ohio 529 sponsors and administers Ohio’s 529 college and career training savings program.
Ohio 529 has always been a smart way to help families nationwide save for higher education costs. Unlike traditional savings accounts, a 529 account benefits from tax-free earnings and tax-free withdrawals. But did you know that funds can now also be used for more than just college expenses? Eligible expenses have been expanded to include K-12, trade schools, apprenticeships & even career training – so many exciting changes!
You can start your tax-advantage college savings plan today with a step-by-step guide on our website, CollegeAdvantage.com/Start.
We can provide resources to bring Ohio 529 awareness to the communities you serve. Please contact Sabrina Naves at snaves@collegeadvantage.com for informational materials or to set up in-person and/or virtual presentations.
NAMI Ohio
NAMI Ohio (National Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio) is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through a statewide network of affiliates, NAMI Ohio provides free support, education, and advocacy to communities across Ohio.
NAMI Ohio’s mission is to ensure that people impacted by mental health conditions have access to the resources, support systems, and policy advocacy they need to thrive. Their work focuses on three core areas: support, education, and advocacy.
Programs include peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental illness, family support groups, and evidence-based educational courses such as Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer. These programs help participants build coping skills, reduce isolation, and better understand mental health conditions.
In addition to direct services, NAMI Ohio is a leading voice in mental health advocacy, working with policymakers and community leaders to improve access to care and reduce stigma statewide. The organization also offers online resources, crisis information, and community events to raise awareness and promote mental wellness.
By fostering connection, education, and systemic change, NAMI Ohio is helping build a more compassionate and supportive mental health system for all Ohioans.
HopSkipDrive
Educational stability is a right, yet lack of safe, reliable transportation remains one of the most persistent barriers facing Ohio students. While every single student deserves a safe route to school, certain student populations have protected transportation rights that should ensure their school is providing suitable transportation accommodations for them.
FutureMoney
FutureMoney is a modern investing app built specifically for parents who want to give their children a financial head start. In just a few minutes, you could set up a long-term, tax-advantaged account and start investing small amounts that may grow significantly over time.
Whether you’re saving for college, future opportunities, or simply aiming to pass on better financial habits, FutureMoney makes it easier. You’ll receive a $50 bonus contribution when you get started with a qualifying deposit.
What sets FutureMoney apart is its range of tools designed specifically for families. Parents have access to options such as Junior Roth IRAs for tax-free long-term growth, Custodial Roth IRAs through compliant employment and payroll, and 529 plans for education savings. New offerings like Trump Accounts (coming soon) are expected to expand flexibility within one platform.
Designed by fintech veterans with a track record of building trusted financial products, FutureMoney is as intuitive as it is impactful.
5-Minute Setup:
1. Click the link to download the FutureMoney app, available on the App Store or Google Play
2. Sign up using your phone number and a valid email address
3. Choose an account type (Junior Roth IRA, Custodial Roth IRA, 529 Plan, or General Investing)
4. Link your funding source and confirm identity
5. Start contributing and unlock your offer automatically
boundrees
A privacy first digital safety app for families navigating a connected world.
- Detects dangerous communicationwith over 90% accuracy.
- Data is not stored on our servers – content monitoring and alert system runs entirely on the child’s device, transmitting data only when an alert is detected.
- Monitors all apps, not just the popular ones. In our NSF-funded study 100 kids used over 900 apps.
- Easy installation and use.
- No VPN, no battery drain.
Dual Star College Advising
Schedule a free webinar for your PTA with Brian and Meredith. There, we will share insights into the every
changing college application landscape, provide an overview of the application process and answer any
questions your families may have about how to get their children into the college of their dreams.
Contact us today:
dualstarcollegeadvising@gmail.com
203-807-8845
Let’s find the right college fit together.