Welcome to Ohio Family and Children First
The purpose of Ohio Family and Children First is to help
families seeking government services by streamlining
and coordinating services, resources, and systems.
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VISION
Ohio's children and families thrive and succeed within healthy communities.
MISSION
OFCF is a partnership of state and local government, communities and families that enhances the well-being of Ohio’s children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging and empowering families.
HISTORY
Ohio Family and Children First (OFCF) is statutorily defined as the Governor’s Cabinet for children and families that was established in 1993 by Section 121.37 of the Ohio Revised Code. The OFCF Cabinet Council is comprised of eleven state agencies (ODOA, ODADAS, ODODD, ODE, ODH, ODJFS, ODMH, ODRC, ODYS, ORSC, and OBM) and the Governor’s Office. It is currently chaired by the First Lady of Ohio, Frances Strickland. Locally, the county commissioners regulate the 88 county Family and Children First (FCF) Councils. Below are some resources to provide a quick overview of OFCF.
News and Events
OFCFCA Executive Committee Meeting, 9/10/10, 10am - 3pm
South Central Regional Meeting, 9/15/10, 10am - 2pm - Montgomery County, Madison Lakes Conference Center
North Central Regional Meeting, 9/21/10, 10am - 12:30pm - Lima, Ohio
North Central Regional Meeting, 9/23/10, 10am - 12:30pm - Bowling Green, Ohio
East Central Regional Meeting, 9/24/10, 9:30am - 12:30pm - Stark County
North Central Regional Meeting, 9/24/10, 10am - 12:30pm - Wired Coffee Bar's, Conference Room 421 E, Willard, Ohio
East Central Regional Meeting, 9/27/10, 9:30am - 12:30pm - Muskingum County
Find Your County FCFC
Click on a county to view contact information for that particular Family and Children First Council (FCFC).