UPCOMING EVENTS

Service Coordination Workshop

September 17, 2026 from 9-12AM at the Wayne County Public Library

Ohio law defines service coordination as a county-level, multi-agency, individualized planning and implementation process designed to ensure children and families receive coordinated, family-centered services across multiple systems, with clear procedural and legal safeguards. This workshop provides the essential framework for delivering consistent, high-quality coordination for all families regardless of which agency or school is providing the service.

Join us for an intensive training session led by Neil Brown, a distinguished expert with over 20 years of experience in Systems of Care development and individualized, family driven services for children, youth and families with complex behavioral health needs. Participants will gain actionable insights into strengthening cross-system collaboration and optimizing outcomes for children and families. Neil Brown’s work bridges national best practices with local adaptation, making him a valuable resource for Ohio’s Wraparound Ohio and System of Care initiatives.

RSVPs Requested.

Wayne Early Childhood Coalition (WECC)

These free trainings will be at 9:30am, Wayne County Public Library in Wooster.

All are welcome, registration requested.

July 28: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Author Kathy Paxton- Register Here

Kathy Paxton, MS is an author, national speaker and system leader with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health and education. She is the author of Raising Yourself in Appalachia: Resilience in the Face of a Parentless Childhood, Dual Pathways: Why today’s Youth are Struggling to Enter Adulthood and What That Means For the Workforce, and FASD: A Spectrum Like No Other.

FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is 100% preventable and profoundly underrecognized. For those living with it, the cost of misunderstanding is high. The training and the book cut through myths and missed diagnosis to explain what FASD really looks like across the lifespan and what works based on years of working with families. Introducing the SEE Framework (Support, Environment, Expectations), Kathy Paxton offers a clear, brain-based approach for understanding behavior and responding effectively. With practical tools, real-world examples, and a ready-to-use toolkit included, this guide helps educators, caregivers, clinicians, and systems leaders move from confusion to clarity and from compliance to capacity.

October 28: Nutrition in Pregnancy and Infancy with OSU Nutritionist Kaitlynn Tonn- Register Here