Dr. Eric Karolak is Chief Executive Officer of Action for Children, the source for child care and early learning services in Central Ohio. Under his leadership, Action For Children was able to combine forces with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the City of Columbus to launch the Franklin County RISE Program, which offers 750 scholarships of up to $10,000 to families in need of child care AND 500 signing bonuses of up to $1,000 to hire and retain child care educators.