On November 6, 2018, Mike DeWine was elected to serve as the 70th Governor of the State of Ohio. Gov. DeWine has had a long and distinguished career in public service, focusing on protecting Ohio children and families. He was previously the 50th Attorney General of Ohio and has previously been elected to serve as Greene County Prosecutor, Ohio State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lt. Governor, U.S. Senator.
The Governor's Children's Initiative is tasked with leading Governor DeWine's efforts on home visiting, quality child care, children's mental and physical health, and the foster care system.