The Center for Community Solutions

The Center for Community Solutions The Center for Community Solutions is a nonpartisan think tank focused on solutions to health, social

Our Work:

Three areas of expertise support every aspect of our work: Applied Research; Nonpartisan Public Policy and Advocacy; and Communications. All three areas work together to achieve goals around the following policies:

*Strengthening the Health and Human Services Safety Net
*Medicaid
*Safety, Health, and Economic Wellbeing of Older Adults
*Improving Maternal and Infant Health
*Improving

Access to Behavioral Health Services
*Adolescent Reproductive Health Education

We believe by properly combating these issues, we will be one step closer to achieving our main goal: to improve the quality of life of all Ohioans. Community Solutions' efforts are critical to the work and effectiveness of direct service organizations in Northeast Ohio. These organizations use our data to identify changes in community demographics that will impact their services and identify the gaps and overlaps within these services. They use our timely and affordable training programs to increase their knowledge in order to better serve their constituents. They use our analysis to better understand public policies that effect their work and develop advocacy agendas accordingly. They use the networks and coalitions we offer to build a strong voice on behalf of the most vulnerable citizens in our community. In addition to direct service organizations, funders, as well as policy makers, rely on our data and analysis to inform their decision-making, which can potentially impact all Ohioans.

This annual event brings together over 250 attendees from various sectors, including government, higher education and no...
09/11/2026

This annual event brings together over 250 attendees from various sectors, including government, higher education and nonprofit organizations. Emily Campbell is among the Morning Keynote panelists exploring the interplay between data, relationships, timing, and political realities, with candid reflections on where think tanks have made a difference in Ohio law and where they haven’t. Register: commsols.com/JohnGlennForum

Doulas provide essential services to ensure mothers and babies are healthy from prenatal to postpartum. The American Col...
09/10/2026

Doulas provide essential services to ensure mothers and babies are healthy from prenatal to postpartum. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a statement recommending that OB-GYNs collaborate with doulas and include them as part of the health care team. Read more: commsols.com/ohiodoulas

Congratulations Jason! Cleveland Leadership Center has announced its Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2027. Jason Kluk...
09/09/2026

Congratulations Jason! Cleveland Leadership Center has announced its Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2027. Jason Kluk-Barany joins a group of 64 professionals chosen for achievement, leadership potential and commitment to civic engagement across Greater Cleveland. Read more: commsols.com/JasonBridgeBuilders

The requirement to demonstrate 1) a qualifying condition and 2) sufficient severity will make it more difficult to quali...
09/09/2026

The requirement to demonstrate 1) a qualifying condition and 2) sufficient severity will make it more difficult to qualify as medically frail, even with serious health conditions. Read more about medical frailty and Medicaid work requirements: commsols.com/medicalfrailtymedicaid

SNAP enrollment is declining rapidly in Ohio, and not just because of stricter work requirements. SNAP enrollment for ch...
09/08/2026

SNAP enrollment is declining rapidly in Ohio, and not just because of stricter work requirements. SNAP enrollment for children declined by 8.7% statewide and thirteen of Ohio’s 88 counties have seen SNAP enrollment among children decline by more than 10 percent in less than one year. Read or listen: commsols.com/childrensnaploss

SNAP is the largest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. The program has been in place in some form since 1939....
09/01/2026

SNAP is the largest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. The program has been in place in some form since 1939. Last year, it saw sweeping changes with the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, limiting access to this support for families facing food insecurity. Listen to Rachel Cahill on the Sound of Ideas: commsols.com/SoundOfIdeasSNAP

As a new federal law is implemented, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) mean new requiremen...
08/27/2026

As a new federal law is implemented, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) mean new requirements impacting beneficiaries, and increased costs to states. Take a look at our new explainer: commsols.com/MedicaidSNAP

Advocates for Ohio's Future released a comprehensive explainer, highlighting some questions that remain around Medicaid ...
08/26/2026

Advocates for Ohio's Future released a comprehensive explainer, highlighting some questions that remain around Medicaid expansion work requirements. What level of support will counties receive to enable them to complete this work in a timely manner? Take a look: commsols.com/AOFMedicaidWorkReq

New federal legislation will soon require thousands of Ohioans enrolled through Medicaid expansion to meet monthly work ...
08/25/2026

New federal legislation will soon require thousands of Ohioans enrolled through Medicaid expansion to meet monthly work and community engagement requirements to maintain coverage. Take a look at the new explainer: commsols.com/MedicaidSNAP

Perimenopause and menopause are major public health issues that affect women’s health, relationships, and the ability to...
08/20/2026

Perimenopause and menopause are major public health issues that affect women’s health, relationships, and the ability to work. These burdens often fall hardest on BIPOC women and women with lower incomes, who are more likely to face severe symptoms, barriers to care, and medical mistrust. Read more: commsols.com/MenopausalTransition

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Cleveland, OH

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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