Who we are
The Ashland County Family & Children First Council is a network of local service providing organizations, government, advocates, parents and funders of services for children and families. The FCFC holds as its purpose to improve understanding and knowledge of county-based services. It serves to identify service gaps and improve delivery for families seeking assistance with their children. We have representatives from thirty different county agencies.
What We Do For Families
- Mobilize child and family serving partners to plan and implement evidence-based programs to address the needs of children and families
- Assure that the major service systems coordinate policies and share resources
- Provide service coordination for individual families and children requiring multiple services
- Empower families to be active participating members of FCFC and advocate on behalf of child and family
Guiding Principles
- Families drive service planning and system design
- The uniqueness of families and communities is valued and respected
- Mutual respect and responsiveness amongst partners guides decision-making
- Services and supports are built on a continuum from prevention through treatment
- Decisions regarding service planning and system design are data informed and evidence-based