I didn’t know we had school options besides our assigned school. Now I know what to ask and when to apply.
Sample story · Parent of a 4th grader
REAL FAMILIES. REAL OPTIONS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
YOUR FAMILY.
YOUR OPTIONS.
YOUR ONWARD.
Find schools, after-school programs, summer opportunities, childcare, and neighborhood resources — all in one place. Build a Family Plan that helps each child move forward.
Free for families Private — you stay in control Pre-K through grade 8
SchoolAfter-schoolSummerChildcareResources
Find SchoolsCompare nearby Pre-K–8 school options and enrollment pathways.Build Your Family PlanCreate a plan for every child in your household.After-School FinderExplore tutoring, sports, arts, STEM, mentoring, and enrichment.Summer ProgramsFind camps, enrichment, recreation, and learning opportunities.Family Resource MapFind childcare, libraries, food, health, transportation, and support services.
Every child deserves a community behind them.
Onward Families is a mission-driven social enterprise connecting families, communities and resources—not a nonprofit or a school.
Explore the Dayton community movement →EXPLORE NEAR YOU
THE RIGHT OPTIONS
MAY BE CLOSER
THAN YOU THINK.
Search schools, programs, childcare, enrichment, and family resources near home, work, or your child’s school.
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Verified options in the listings we have today
REAL FAMILY STORIES
FAMILIES LIKE YOURS
ARE ALREADY MOVING ONWARD.
Sample stories — illustrative, not real endorsements
Three kids, three schedules. Seeing everything in one plan finally made it manageable.
Sample story · Dad of three
I found a free summer program ten minutes from home before it filled up.
Sample story · Grandparent caregiver
EXPLORE BY NEED
FIND WHAT FITS
EACH CHILD.
SchoolsPre-K, elementary, middle school, charter/community school, and other appropriate pathways.
After-SchoolTutoring, enrichment, sports, arts, mentoring.
SummerCamps, learning programs, recreation, STEM.
ChildcareDaycare, early childhood, family-support options.
Youth ActivitiesSports, clubs, arts, recreation.
Family SupportFood, transportation, health, libraries, community resources.BUILT FOR REAL HOUSEHOLDS
ONE FAMILY.
DIFFERENT CHILDREN.
ONE PLAN.
Most families aren’t planning for one child. Onward Families keeps every child’s needs, options, and next steps together — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Build Your Family PlanSample dashboard — illustrative
My Family Plan3 children
AvaGrade 2
Needs after-school care + reading enrichment
After-school reading clubHomework help near school
JordanGrade 6
Looking at middle-school options + STEM programs
Compare middle schoolsSummer STEM camp
MalikPre-K
Needs childcare close to sibling’s school
Pre-K near Ava’s schoolEarly childhood centers
Next step this weekTour 2 Pre-K options near Ava’s school
PLAN AROUND REAL LIFE
THE DECISIONS
FAMILIES ACTUALLY MAKE.
Distance from home
Distance from work
Near a sibling’s school
School hours
After-school hours
Transportation
Age & grade eligibility
Cost when available
Childcare availability when verified
Summer dates
Program schedule
How school choice really works
Options you can choose
Community (charter) schools, EdChoice scholarships, and open-enrollment districts accept applications directly. We show you how and when to apply.
District-assigned schools
Many traditional district schools are assigned by address or a central process. We route you to the district’s enrollment office instead of implying you can pick a building.
We never guarantee admission, assignment, childcare availability, or program enrollment.
Learn about Ohio school choiceWHO WE HELP YOU CONNECT WITH
Schools
Childcare providers
Youth organizations
Libraries
Parks & recreation
After-school providers
Community organizations
Listings come from public sources and verified organization claims. Partner logos appear only with permission.
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Stronger families. Brighter tomorrows.
A STRONGER FAMILY PLAN
STARTS HERE.
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