Join us for our Council meeting on Monday, April 7th at 9:30! Wayne County Public Library in Wooster— agenda and minutes from past meetings can be found under the Committees tab.

Coordination and Collaboration

For the benefit of Wayne County's Children

Wayne County Family and Children First Council helps coordinate services for families with children prenatal through age 24, as a part of the Ohio Family and Children First initiative.  Click here to download a brochure. 

Since 1986, seven years before Ohio put Family and Children First Councils into Revised Code in 1993, Wayne County has been the catalyst for bringing health and social services organizations together with schools to coordinate and streamline services for families and children.

In 1990, the mission of Wayne County Family and Children First Council was adopted, to "Promote coordination and collaboration among local government, non-profit organizations, businesses and parents for the benefit of Wayne County's Children" 

Ohio has identified six Commitments to Child Well Being by which Councils can measure progress. They are:

Expectant Parents and Newborns Will Thrive

Infants and Toddlers Will Thrive

Children Will Be Ready for School

Children and Youth will Succeed in School

Youth will Choose Healthy Behaviors

Youth will Successfully Transition to Adulthood

In 2002, Wayne County added a seventh commitment:

Families and Individuals Will Live in Safe and Supportive Neighborhoods