WHY WE EXIST

To Promote

Healthy Children

Strong Families

Thriving Communities

WHAT WE DO

We Ensure

Shared Responsibilites

Shared Resources

Shared Results

HOW DO WE DO THIS

Accomplished by

Alignment

Access

Accountability

Washington County Family and Children First Council mission is to promote 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 and increases child well-being.

The Vision of the Washington County Family & Children First Council is that all children and families thrive and succeed within healthy communities.

Established in 1995, the Washington County Commissioners voted to transition the Inter-System Cluster to a Family and Children First Council. Council consists of mandated members per Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.37, Parent Representatives, and Community Representatives. Council meets 10 times a year.

Council elects an executive committee who act on behalf of the governing board on an emergency basis and specific duties. Standing Committees were established under the Council Constitution and Bylaws and specialize in particular subject areas.

A Council Coordinator (Director) is hired to control and oversee all of Council operations, staff, programs, and initiatives. The Director develops and executes grants applications, communicate and maintain trust relationships with agencies, business, and partners. Ensure policies and guidelines are developed and communicated, oversee Council financial performance, and provide strategic advice to Council. Other staff is hired to maintain office duties and work on specific programs.

COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

Each county council shall designate an administrative agent for the council. A county council's administrative agent shall serve as the council's appointing authority for any employees of the council, The council shall file an annual budget with its administrative agent, with copies filed with the county auditor and with the board of county commissioners, unless the board is serving as the council's administrative agent. The council's administrative agent shall ensure that all expenditures are handled in accordance with policies, procedures, and activities prescribed by state departments in rules, grant agreements, or interagency agreements that are applicable to the council's functions.

Washington County Commissioners

Charlie Schilling

Eddie Place

Greg Nohe

GOVERNING BOARD

Each board of county commissioners shall establish a county family and children first council. The board may invite any local public or private agency or group that funds, advocates, or provides services to children and families to have a representative become a permanent or temporary member of its county council. Each county council must include individuals listed in Ohio Revised Code 121.34 (B)(1)

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Building Bridges to Careers

City of Marietta*

Fort Frye Local Schools*

GoPacks

Hopewell Health Centers

Marietta/Belpre Health Department*

Ohio Department of Youth Services*

Ohio State University Extension

Parent Representatives (3)*

Project Head Start*

Southeastern Ohio Counseling Center