Family Advisory Committee

Identifies additional community services and supports that may be needed for children, families and the community; Participates in strategic planning; helps the community secure grants. Recruit parents for Council and Council work groups. Please contact ehawkins@waynefcfc.org for more information.

Co-Chairs: Christine Nolletti and Cindy Hampton

Pre-Natal to Five

This committee works to improve Early Childhood Mental Health, Kindergarten Readiness, Childcare and other services provided to the families of young children.

** We need more parent participation. This is a good opportunity for you to learn about the resources available in Wayne County and get to know service providers. The committee meets every other month (uneven-- May, July, September, etc.) on the second Wednesday, 9:35 AM, Wayne County Public Library in Wooster or on zoom. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Jim Foley.

Chair: Jim Foley

Planning Committee

Identifies target populations, maintains information on service availability, identifies service gaps, recommends outcome measures, assists with the development of the shared aligned plan and offers oversight and direction. Please contact ehawkins@waynefcfc.org for more information.

Chair: Mark Woods

Wayne Resiliency Network

The WRN understands the impact of trauma and embraces a culture of resiliency, and leverages this to help citizens thrive. We understand that a trauma-informed community offers accessible, individualized and evidence-based interventions, is available from and promoted by all stakeholders, and changes the course of this and future generations. Please contact ehawkins@waynefcfc.org for more information.

Chair: Joanna Edwards

Public Policy Committee

Meets to focus the core message and advocacy activities of Family and Children First Council so to have the greatest impact for the children and families of Wayne County. Please contact ehawkins@waynefcfc.org for more information.

Co-Chairs: Rich Owens and Deanna Nichols-Stika

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Wayne County United Way works to connect volunteers to area agencies and organizations that need help. Please click here if you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference right here in Wayne County.