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What is Ohio Family & Children First?

 

Ohio Family & Children First (OFCF), established in section 121.37 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), is a partnership of state and local government agencies and community organizations committed to improving the well-being of children and families.Enabling every child to succeed is the vision of OFCF.This vision is accomplished by streamlining and coordinating existing government services for families seeking assistance for their children, the statutory mission of state and local FCF partners.

 

 

Ohio's 6 Commitments to Child Well-Being

ÞExpectant parents and newborns thrive

ÞInfants and toddlers thrive

ÞChildren are ready for school

ÞChildren and youth succeed in school

ÞYouth choose healthy behaviors

ÞYouth successfully transition into adulthood

 

Washington County Family & Children First Council is a collaboration of mandated members per Ohio Revised Code 121.37 as well as local partners:

The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County

*City of Marietta

  Community Business Representative

*Early Intervention Representative

  EVE, Inc.

*Frontier Local Schools

  L & P Services, Inc.

*Marietta City Health Department

*Marietta City Schools

  Marietta Memorial Hospital

*Ohio Department of Youth Services

  Ohio State University Extension

*Parent Representatives (3)

*Project Head Start

*Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities

*Washington County Children Services

*Washington County Commission

*Washington County Department of Job and Family Services

*Washington County Health Department

  Washington County Juvenile Court

*Washington County Behavioral Health Board

*Washington/Morgan Community Action Program

 

*Mandated Members

 

Washington County Family & Children First in collaboration with the Community Health Council's

Needs Assessment Committee conducted a community survey in the fall of 2011.

VIEW THE RESULTS

 

The Washington County Community Health Council and Marietta Memorial Hospital collected and analyzed data and completed a Community Health Needs Assessment.

VIEW THE SUMMARY REPORT HERE.

 

Mission Statement:

The Washington County Family & Children First Council promotes coordination and collaboration among county and local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, schools and families in a manner which fosters wellness and self-sufficiency for families. 

 

 Council Administrative Agent

Washington County Commissioners

David White

Ron Feathers

Timothy Irvine

 

 

OFFICERS

President - Allen Brokaw

Vice-President - Craig Gibbs

Treasurer - David Browne

Secretary - Susan Tilton

 

 

 

COUNCIL MEETINGS

  • Council Meeting

                  1/16/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   2/20/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   3/20/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   4/17/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   5/15/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   6/19/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   8/7/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   9/18/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   10/16/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

  • Council Meeting

                   12/4/13, 1:30pm, FCF Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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