“Collaborating to help children and families succeed.”
“We will provide opportunities for every child to achieve his/her full potential as a productive member of society.”
Geauga Family First Council is a collaborative, interagency organization designed to meet the diverse needs of families living within Geauga County through a unified system of services. The Council is strongly committed to removing barriers for multi-need children through prevention, early intervention and an inter-system provision of services which support the entire family.
Many families within Geauga County require the support of more than one agency. As a result, over the past several years the Council has helped to develop and now funds a broad continuum of community-based services for these families.
Geauga Family First Council provides the framework for county agencies to coordinate collaborative efforts and take a proactive approach to sharing information, discussing areas of concern that impact both families and services, and developing community solutions to identified issues.
Established in 1993, Ohio Family and Children First (OFCF) is governed by the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet with the purpose of streamlining and coordinating government services for children and families. 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 families. OFCF’s vision is for every child and family to thrive and succeed within healthy communities.
There is a Family First Council in each of the 88 counties in Ohio!
Not sure where to turn?
We are here to help.
Please contact Lori to discuss services that may benefit your family.
Lori Babik
(440) 285-1203
Lori.Babik@jfs.ohio.gov
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Council exists under the Ohio Revised Code for the purpose of improving the well-being of families and children.
If you need to report child or elder abuse, please call Geauga County Job & Family Services at 440-285-9141 or afterhours contact the COPEline at 440-285-5665.