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As First Lady of Ohio, I am focused on helping children and families with programs that support early childhood literacy, promote child nutrition, and help maintain healthy families.
There is nothing more important than reading to our children. I read to all eight of mine and now read to my 24 grandkids. I am excited to promote the Governor’s Imagination Library, in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, to help put books into the hands of Ohio kids no matter where they live.
I also love helping kids learn about preparing healthy and nutritious foods, while supporting local programs and organizations, like food banks, that do this important work. Cooking together is more than just making a meal – it’s a time to connect with each other, which brings us closer together.
Updates
First Lady Fran DeWine's projects intersect with her personal passions and help support children and families all over the State of Ohio.
Fran’s Favorites: Lemon-Angel Cross Cake for Easter
The daffodils are a sunshine-y yellow in the gardens at the Governor’s Residence and the red buds that frame the front door are opening up
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield Share Importance of Financial Literacy with Preschoolers
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield emphasized the importance of early financial literacy today with preschoolers at the YMCA Early Learning Center West in Columbus.
Fran’s Favorites: Mom
My mother, Mary Struewing, was an incredible woman. Mom was just a great wife and mother, a much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.
Fran’s Favorites: A visit to Reagan Ranch
Last weekend Mike and I attended the Super Bowl in California with some of our family. It was a great game to watch, despite the last minute or two. We are so proud of the Bengals and we are very excited about next year!
Fran's Favorites: Bengals Buckeye Brownies
You can make Fran’s Bengals Buckeye Brownies for Super Bowl Sunday! We hope your Bengals football fans will roar with approval!
Fran's Favorites: Skyline Chili Dip
As Ohioans prepare for Cincinnati Bengals Day in Ohio on Sunday, First Lady Fran DeWine shares a recipe for Super Bowl fans.
Fran's Favorites: Cincinnati Chicken Wings - Two Ways
In preparation for Sunday, which Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has recognized as Cincinnati Bengals Day in Ohio, First Lady Fran DeWine offers some Super Bowl recipes.
Fran’s Favorites: Intel is coming to Ohio!
One morning, late in September, Mike asked me to join him in his office in the Capitol as he was meeting with some high officials from Intel Corporation about the possibility of them building a new semiconductor chip plant in Ohio.