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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 co uncil'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) COUNCI L 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 Warren Local Schools 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 Behavioral Health Board * Washington/Morgan Community Action Program * *Mandated Membe rs COUNCIL OFFICERS President - Alice Stewart Vice-President - Tiffany Neill T reasurer - George Goddard Secretary - Dawn Rauch COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2024 Janua ry 2024 Minutes February 2024 Minutes March 2024 Minutes April 2024 Minutes May 2024 Minutes June 2024 Minutes August 2024 Minutes September 2024 Minutes October 2024 Minutes De cember 2024 M inutes 2025 January 2025 Minutes February 2025 Minutes March 2025 Minutes April 2025 Minutes May 2025 Minutes June 2025 Minutes August 2025 Minutes September 2025 Minutes October 2025 Minutes December 2025 Minutes 2026 January 2026 Minutes February 2026 Minutes March 2026 Minutes April 2026 Minutes May 2026 Minutes June 2026 Minutes August 2026 Minutes September 2026 Minutes October 2026 Minutes December 2026 Minutes COUNCIL STAFF Cindy Davis - Director Jon Higgins - Financial Officer / Office Manager Teresa Schilling - Office Assistant Elaine Corbitt - FCF Service Coordinator Megan Gilliam - FCF Service Coordinator Andrea Nichols - Early Intervention Service Coordinator Liz VanPelt - Early Intervention Service Coordinator Christina Coulter- Home Visiting Program Manager / Supervisor LeAnn Welch - Home Visitor Laura Langley - Home Visitor Kym Bungard - Home Visitor Tanica Casterline - Home Visitor MORE INFORMATION Ohio Revised Code 121.37 Council Bylaws Council Member Roster Council Meeting Calendar Family and Children First Brochure Organizational Chart Annual Report Shared Plan Family Resource Guide Public Records Policy Summary Records Retention Schedule

Connecting the dots for families and the community! FREE Parenting Program that supports parents visit Triple P online You are seconds away from getting this done. 🤩 
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Lunch & Learn Workshop Series Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn meetings, held on the 1st Thursday of each month starting at 12:00 PM. Each session features a different presenter who will share valuable insights about the services available in our county. This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge connect with others in our community. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and share! Save Your Spot November 5, 2026 Topic: Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) FLYER Kathryn Metz is a Senior Outreach and Education Specialist with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), covering Southern Ohio. This state agency advocates for residential utility consumers. Join us for a highly anticipated Lunch & Learn where we explore utilities in our area and how families can save money! REGISTER Previous Lunch and Learn Recordings October 1, 2026 Topic: Holiday Resources ’Tis the season to connect, share, and support our community! Our annual Holiday Lunch & Learn to learn about local resources available to help families throughout the holiday season was a success. Local community speakers shared resources for gifts, winter clothing, food, and more. Holiday Resource Guide Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied September 3, 2026 Topic: Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) of the Mid-Ohio Valley CCCS of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Inc., focuses on housing stability, credit counseling, and financial education. Join us to learn how CCCS supports individuals and families through financial counseling, housing resources, debt management, and personalized case management. Handouts Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied August 6, 2026 Topic: Educational Talent Search Washington State College of Ohio Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a free federal grant program that educates students in grades 6-12 about college readiness and career options. They provide academic, career, and financial counseling designed to encourage students to graduate from high school and continue on to college. Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied July 2, 2026 Topic: Head Start & Early Head Start Head Start & Early Head Start's whole-child, whole family approach means they care for more than just education. They nurture children’s learning, health, and emotional well-being while partnering with families to build stability, confidence, and opportunity. Topics will include participation options, program eligibility, enrollment process, child education and curriculum, family support services, and more! Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied June 4, 2026 Topic: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Learn about USDA programs and how USDA can be a resource for local residents—especially in areas such as housing and rural development. Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied May 7, 2026 Topic: Summer Clubs & Activities The Right Path of Washington County, Boys & Girls Club of Washington County and the Washington County Public Library shared exciting opportunities available for youth and families this summer. This session was designed to help community partners, parents, and service providers learn about local programs, enrichment activities, and supports that keep youth engaged, active, and connected during the summer months. 2026 Summer Guide Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Young Historians Book Club Flyer 2026 Library Summer Calendar Partnering for Strong Families April 2, 2026 Topic: Aspire Autism Center Amanda Kasun, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and owner of Aspire Autism Center shared an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the clinical services provided at her center. She will also discuss practical resources for families and professionals, including information about the Autism Scholarship Program and how it supports children receiving services. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied March 5, 2026 Topic: The Ohio Valley Education Service Center The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center provides a wide range of programs and initiatives to empower our educators, administration, families, and community. Sharing for OVESC will be, Joy Edgell along with Terra Wittekind. Join us to learn more information about the OVESC, the preschool enrollment process, and how the OVESC can be a resource for our families. Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied February 5, 2026 Topic: Marietta/Belpre Health Department Presented by Diana Beck, NP Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied January 8, 2026 Topic: EVE,Inc. Presented by Denise Lee, Lynn Boehm, Julia Smith Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied December 4, 2025 Topic: The Fair Housing Act Presented by Robin Bozian PowerPoint Fair Housing Rights of Persons with Disabilities Brochure Know Your Rights-Washington County Brochure Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied November 6, 2025 Topic: Making Sense of Medicaid Presented by the Department of Job and Family Services PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied October 2, 2025 Topic: OhioKAN Presenters: Kim Dailey & Lisa Remy OhioKAN links PowerPoint OhioKAN Flyer OhioKAN Rack Card Contact Request Form Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied September 4, 2025 Topic: Holiday Resources Presenters: Toys for Tots, Salvation Army and more! Angel Tree Coats for Kids Christmas Resources Handout Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied August 7, 2025 Topic: COAD Presenters: Jennifer Loman & Amy Spicer Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied July 3, 2025 Topic: Ohio Means Jobs Presenter: Stephanie Canfield Flyer Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied June 5, 2025 Topic: Washington County Health Department Presenters: Mary Barnas PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied May 1, 2025 Topic: Summer Youth Programs Presented by : Ely Chapman, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Washington County Library Contact Info YMCA Handout Ely Chapman Handout BGCWC Handout WCPL Handout 2025 Summer Camps Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied April 3, 2025 Topic: Newport Food Pantry Presenters: Jennifer Farnsworth, Christina Turner PowerPoint/Handouts Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied March 6, 2025 Topic: REACH Presenters: Teresa Isner Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied February 6, 2025 Topic: Washington County Behavioral Health Board Presenters: Tara Plaugher, George Goddard PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied January 9, 2025 Topic: Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) Presenter: Tasha Werry Presentation Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Topic: Integrated Services for Behavioral Health Presenter: Erin Taylor December 5, 2024 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied November 7, 2024 Topic: Life & Purpose Community Resource Center Presenter: Rick Hindman PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied October 3, 2024 Topic: Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) Presenter: Lucy Schwallie PowerPoint September 5, 2024 Topic: Southeastern Ohio Counseling Center Presenter: Mandy Bishop Handouts Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied August 1, 2024 Topic: Marietta/Belpre Health Department Presenter: Jenny Flesher PowerPoint Handout Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied July 11,2024 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Topic: GoPacks Presenter: Heather Warner Power Point June 6, 2024 Topic: Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities Presenter: Jamie Huck Handout 1 Handout 2 PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied May 2, 2024 Topic: OSU Extension Presenter: Amanda Bohlen & Marcus McCartney PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Apr 4, 2024 Topic: Washington County Family & Children First Presenter: Cindy Davis PowerPoint Mar 7, 2024 Topic: Hopewell Health Centers Presenter: Chrissy Durham PowerPoint Handouts Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Feb 1, 2024 Topic: Washington County Health Department Presenter: Jane Young & Shannon Bandy PowerPoint Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Jan 4, 2024 Topic: Children Services Presenter: Alice Stewart Handouts Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Social Services Training Series The No Wrong Door Cross-Systems Training Committee develops a variety of trainings throughout the year to support staff across participating agencies and organizations. These sessions are typically held in person and focus on available services as well as identifying and addressing service gaps. October 15, 2026 Topic: Burnout Resilience Training Learn how to better understand and recognize burnout, while gaining practical tools to build resilience in both your professional and personal life. This training will provide you with immediate strategies for managing stress, along with longer-term practices that can help strengthen relationships, improve well-being, and support sustainable success in your work. You will have the opportunity to put these evidence-based strategies into practice and identify ways to incorporate them into your everyday routine. The training will be facilitated by Kim Paull Coaching, led by Kim Paull, an ICF-Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Guide from Rhode Island. REGISTER Flyer Previous Social Services Training Series Topic: No Wrong Door Poverty Simulation Training The No Wrong Door Initiative invited the community to immerse yourself in a poverty simulation in order to experience the challenges faced by those in poverty. Unless you had experienced poverty, it was difficult to understand the reality of it. The poverty simulation was a 2.5-hour immersive learning experience. This free interactive event increased understanding of poverty, inspired local change, and helped to eliminate barriers through understanding. Topic: Annual Social Services 101 Training Audience learned how they could make a positive difference in responding to client needs, reviewed scenarios and determine the best resources, identified organizations who can help, and learned probing questions to help your clients. This training is usually provided annually in February. Topic: Poverty Simulation Training Thanks to the Mid-Ohio Valley Circles Campaign audience was immersed in a poverty simulation in order to experience the challenges faced by those in poverty. Unless you have experienced poverty, its difficult to understand the reality of it. The Circles Campaign poverty simulation is a 2.5-hour immersive learning experience. This interactive event increases understanding of poverty, inspires local change, and helps to eliminate barriers through understanding. Topic: Trauma-Informed Care Customer Service Workshop Thanks to Dr. Alane Sanders, PH.D the audience learned empowering client service through Trauma-Informed Practices. This workshop was designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools to better understand and serve the public. They learned specific communication techniques to use in work, develop strategies to create a safe and welcoming environment for all clients, gained insight into the impact of trauma on individuals, and was tailored to the No Wrong Door approach. Topic: Mental Health & Addiction Audience learned about available Mental Health and Addiction services in Washington County. A panel of providers shared information on services they offer.

SERVICE COORDINATION / WRAPAROUND Is a resource to help with the toughest cases—those children or teens who are involved in multiple public systems, whose families have tried many options and are still struggling. What is Service Coordination? Service Coordination offers families of children with multiple needs the opportunity to bring providers together at the same table in a coordinated manner to support and wrap services around the family, enabling youth to thrive in their home and school environment. What is the purpose of Service Coordination? To prevent children or teens who are involved in multiple public systems, and their families, from falling through the cracks due to intake, eligibility, or funding barriers. How Service Coordination Works In Washington County, Service Coordination is a family-driven process designed to bring services and supports to children and families in a manner that includes family participation at every level. Washington County Family and Children First implements the evidence-based National Wraparound Model provided by a trained Wraparound facilitator. Do you know a young person who receives help from multiple public systems, and: has been expelled from school or is suspended often; or has had various mental health or substance abuse treatments providers? or has behaviors that continue to escalate? or is experiencing repeated hospitalizations? or needs help planning for his or her transition to adulthood? or has a developmental delay or suspected delay? What is High-Fidelity Wraparound? Wraparound is a youth/family-led process that gathers all the people who work with you from different agencies like your child's school, social services, juvenile justice, mental and physical health, developmental disabilities, coaches, mentors, children's services along with you, your family and close friends or extended family members. Together—as a team—you make a plan to prioritize identified needs and help your family find stability. What is Out of Home Placements? There are times in the lives of youth and families when all attempts to support and wrap a family in services are not enough. A youth may need additional or more intense services found in a placement setting such as a residential treatment facility for intense mental health needs; or a treatment facility for substance abuse; or the need for an out-of-home repsite placement to provide a break for families. The goal with any placement is to support the youth and their family with the intentions of the youth returning home after a period of treatment. Each case is assessed for appropriate placement by a Family Team, with on-going review and contact with the youth in placement and the facility. Types of placements would include; Respite, Therapuetic Foster Homes, Group Homes, Residential Facility, Hospitilization. Do you need advice or new ideas for helping a child with these types of challenges? MORE INFORMATION Service Coordination Mechanism Guidelines for Families Service Coordination Brochure Dispute Resolution Process FCSS Annual Guidance Family & Children First Referral Packet Intro to Wraparound 10 Principles of the Wraparound Process www.wraparoundohio.org

Child Passenger Safety FITTING STATION Car Seat Fitting Stations are specific locations where parents and other caregivers can receive education and training from certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians on how to properly install and use their child safety seat. The goal is to increase correct installation and proper use of child safety seats. Contact a Car Seat Fitting Station to have your car seat checked. FLYER CAR SEAT PROGRAM The Ohio Buckles Buckeyes (OBB) provides child safety seats and booster seats to eligible low income families. The overall goal is to increase the availability of child safety seats for families and to increase correct installation and proper use of child safety seats. Program managed by the Marietta/Belpre Health Department. Contact them to sign up for a Car Seat Class. FLYER CAR SEAT EVENTS A team of Child Passenger Safety Technicians will host their own or attend community events to check child safety seats at no cost for families. It’s a good way for parents and caregivers to get answers to car seat questions and receive education and training on how to properly install and use child safety seats. BOOSTER SEAT EDUCATION A 20-30 minute Booster Seat Education presentation perfect for children ages 3 – 8. The I’m Safe! In The Car video is a great way to help young children and their parents learn why safety belts need to cross strong bones; where kids can safely sit; and how children can help the driver and have fun! Car Seat Recommendations for Children Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, and choose a seat that fits in your vehicle and use it every time. Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions and read the vehicle owner’s manual. To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements. Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12. Birth – 12 months Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. 1 – 3 years Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness. 4 – 7 years Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat. 8 – 12 years Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. Remember: your child should still ride in the back seat because it’s safer there Want to learn how to install your car seat for free? Our trained CPS Technicians will teach you everything you need to know to make sure your car seat is fitted and installed correctly. Call 740-376-7081 and ask to speak with one of our CPS Technicians Are you in need of a car seat or booster seat? Ohio Buckles Buckeyes provides child safety seats and booster seats to eligible low income families. Call 740-373-0611 ext. 2317 leave your name, phone number, and child's age/height/weight MORE INFORMATION Car Seat Fitting Station Flyer NHTSA 4 Steps Flyer OBB Car Seat Program Flyer https://www.safekids.org/ Car Seat Events Flyer Booster Seat Education Flyer Want to become a CPS Technician

Voices of Resilience On behalf of Washington County Family and Children First, thank you for taking the time to watch the Voices of Resilience video series, where parents share stories of strength and struggle. Your support is invaluable to the families whose powerful stories are shared in these videos. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the parents who bravely agreed to be interviewed and open up about their journeys. Their courage, vulnerability, and resilience are the heart of this project, and we are truly honored to amplify their voices. Your engagement helps keep these important conversations alive and show us all how we can do better. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Craig's Story Adoptive Parent of child with multi-needs and diagnoses. Diana's Story Adoptive Parent of autistic child. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Jennifer's Story Parent of a child with hearing impairment. Megan's Story Parent with lived experience. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Terri's Story Grandparent raising grandchildren.

Helping children and families wherever they choose to live, play, and spend their day. Ohio’s Early Intervention System serves children from birth to age 3 who have a developmental delay or a diagnosed medical condition likely to cause a delay. Service Coordinators provide screenings, Individualized Family Service Plan development, transition services, referrals/resources, linkage to specialized services, and coordination of evaluations and assessments. The goals of the program are: enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities; reduce educational costs by minimizing the need for special education through early intervention; minimize the likelihood of institutionalization and maximize independent living; and enhance the capacity of families to meet their child's needs. Who is eligible for Early Intervention? Children under the age of 3 with a qualifying developmental delay or disability or qualifying medical diagnosis. Ohio's Help Me Grow program launched Sparkler, a new platform for families and providers (early care and education, schools, medical) to be able to complete developmental screenings and share the results and resources with each other. visit helpmegrow.org to learn more MORE INFORMATION Dispute Resolution Process Preschool Services Early Intervention Brochure Family Resource Guide ohioearlyintervention.org The Help Me Grow Early Intervention Program is administered by Washington County Family and Children First. If you need further assistance please call our office at (740) 374-4954 .

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES Service Coordination / Wraparound Service Coordination & Wraparound is a resource to help with the toughest cases—those children or teens who are involved in multiple public systems, whose families have tried many options and are still struggling. Service Coordination & Wraparound offers families of children with multiple needs the opportunity to bring providers together at the same table in a coordinated manner to support and wrap services around the family, enabling youth to thrive in their home and school environment. Go to page Help Me Grow Early Intervention Ohio’s Early Intervention System serves children from birth to age 3 who have a developmental delay or a diagnosed medical condition likely to cause a delay. Service Coordinators provide screenings, Individualized Family Service Plan development, transition services, referrals/resources, linkage to specialized services, and coordination of evaluations and assessments. Go to page Help Me Grow Home Visiting Help Me Grow Home Visiting serves families who enter the program prenatally or up until their child is 2 years of age, and remain eligible until age 5. Credentialed Home Visitors provide the Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum; referrals and resources; developmental screenings; parenting tools assessments; and a Family Plan. Go to page Parenting Wisely Parenting Wisely (PW) is an evidence-based program that is accessed individually at a computer and completed in a 2-3 hour session. PW provides skills that help in communicating and lowering children’s risks for problems. Both PW American Teens and PW Young Children are available on an ongoing basis to allow immediate access to parenting skills training. FREE to the public at FCF office on a weekday basis. Go to page Strengthening Families Program The Strengthening Families 10-14 program is for parents and youth ages 10-14. It is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to build family strengths, strengthen parenting skills, and prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems. It's a 7 week program offered once a week for two hours using realistic videos, role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. Held 2 times a year. Go to page Incredible Years Program The Incredible Years Preschool Basic program is for parents with children ages 3-6 years. It strengthens parent-child interactions and attachment, reducing harsh discipline and fostering parents' ability to promote children's social, emotional, and language development. It's a 14-week program offered once a week for two-hours and provided by trained facilitators. Held once a year. Go to page Child Passenger Safety Child Passenger Safety provides a car seat program, car seat fitting stations, car seat events, and booster seat education from certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians on how to properly install and use child safety seats. Go to page Trauma Informed Care Trauma is a very difficult experience that results in emotional, mental, and/or physical problems that usually last for a long time. Trauma is a unique and personal experience, which means people may experience the same event and react or respond to it differently. Go to page No Wrong Door No Wrong Door allows Washington County families can easily obtain comprehensive information, and streamlined access to personalized supports and services that promote freedom of choice from wherever they enter the system, with warmth and respect from the servicing provider. Go to page School Readiness Program The Incredible Years School Readiness Program is an evidence-based program designed to help parents support their child's learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness through proven strategies and fun, interactive sessions. Go to page

TRAUMA- INFORMED CARE Adopting a trauma-informed care model requires a fundamental cultural shift within organizations to promote a greater sense of safety, security and equity. Ohio is promoting six Guiding Principles of Trauma-Informed Care from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. READ MORE What is Trauma Trauma is a very difficult experience that results in emotional, mental, and/or physical problems that usually last for a long time. Trauma is a unique and personal experience, which means people may experience the same event and react or respond to it differently. Common Causes of Trauma Abuse and neglect Cultural trauma War and Violence Accidents Bullying Natural disasters Six Principles of Trauma Informed Care 1. Safety 2. Trustworthiness and transparency 3. Peer support and mutual self-help 4. Collaboration and mutuality 5. Empowerment, voice and choice 6. Cultural, historical and gender issues Anchor 1 Washington County offers various supports related to Trauma-Informed Care including: Train-the-Trainers Agency Training Trauma-Informed Schools Training Community Training Community Trauma Presentations Handle with Care Program Want to learn more To learn more and assist in our goal of becoming a Trauma-Informed Community, Contact us today MORE INFORMATION TIC Overview TIC Rack Card

RESOURCES Resources provided is for information purpose only. Users of the information should understand that a provider being listed does not guarantee service availability or service delivery to the user and in no way constitutes legal referral. See Resources DATA The purpose of the reports below was to collect and analyze relevant data to prioritize community needs so that organizations can develop and implement action plans to meet those needs and improve current programs and systems. See Data The Family Resource Guide is information, resources, and supports for families. Contents include services, schools, programs, support groups, and more. Open the guide for contact information and links. View the Document 2-1-1 is a simple number to call or search online when you need help or access to human services, community service agencies, food pantries, and lots more. The Information and Referral service is free and available 24/7. Visit the website The Washington County Prenatal/Infant/Toddler and Preschool Services brochure is information on community services for families. Open the brochure for contact information. View the document The Washington County NWD Community Resource Guide was created as a pocket sized guide that can fit in your pocket. It's a quick reference guide of Resources and Agency phone numbers. View the document Washington County Ohio is your one stop site for government, departments, community, business information for Washington County. Visit the website The Mental Health and Substance Use Resource Guide was developed to improve access to available mental health services and substance use resources for Washington County residents. Open the guide for providers and resource links. View the Document Redtreehouse.org was created to provide a welcoming and vibrant online community for families and professionals to explore resources to help children and young adults, prenatal through age 25. Visit the website The Substance Use and Mental Health Supports Groups Guide was developed to improve access to available support groups for Washington County residents. Open the guide for time and locations. View the document Department of Children and Youth have an interactive Community Resource Directory, a catalog of family support services throughout Ohio. Visit the website Appalachian Children Coalition engaged with FindHelp to make their resource search engine available to anyone in the community. The FindHelp platform (https://appchildren.findhelp.com/ ) includes information from more than 6,000 organizations and is fully searchable based on the issues a person or family may be encountering View the website Resources Anchor Resources provided is for information purpose only, and does not imply endorsement, fitness for use, legal sanction or license, nor in any way seeks to portray anything other than information upon which individuals may freely choose to engage the provider or its intermediaries in seeking desired services. Users of the information should understand that a provider being listed does not guarantee service availability or service delivery to the user and in no way constitutes legal referral. The purpose of the reports below was to collect and analyze relevant data to prioritize community needs so that organizations can develop and implement action plans to meet those needs and improve current programs and systems. COMMUNITY VALUES SURVEY Washington County Family and Children First conducted a Community Values Survey in the spring of 2022. READ MORE >> COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT Community Health Assessment Washington County, Ohio 2024 READ MORE >> SENIOR SURVEY With a growing concern for students who lack a career path upon graduation and the dwindling number of students entering skilled trades, a survey was developed and implemented in 2007 within the county's six school districts to gather data. This survey is administered every year and is used for focusing on outcomes and strategies for further development around career planning. READ MORE >> COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Marietta Noon Lions Club conducted a Community Needs Assessment in 2024. This survey was sent to community leaders to see how the Marietta Noon Lions Club can help meet some needs in the community. To View the document click the link below. READ MORE >> OHYES! SURVEY The Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) provides important survey results about the health and safety of adolescents across Ohio. Family, peer group, school, and community factors can affect young people’s health and well-being. Addressing the positive development of youth can facilitate their adoption of healthy behaviors and helps to ensure a healthy and productive future. OHYES! results can help us understand youth issues and how best to advocate for them. OHYES! Results may be used for data, planning, policy and programming, funding, and advocacy. READ MORE >> COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Washington Morgan Community Action (WMCAP) conducted a needs assessment during August thru October 2023. The results of surveys are compiled to produce a guide for prioritization of agency efforts. Information was gathered from the United States Census Bureau, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, as well as from other sources; to produce an accurate portrait of the currently existing conditions of poverty in Washington and Morgan Counties, Ohio. READ MORE >> APPALACHIAN OHIO CHILD & FAMILY HEALTH DATA The Appalachian Ohio Child & Family Health Data dashboard is a one-stop source of Appalachian Ohio community health and wellbeing data, consisting of over 200 community indicators. The tools and data on this site help better understand and address root causes of inequities across Appalachian Ohio and improve the health and well-being of our region's children. VISIT THE WEBSITE Data Anchor