Hardin County Family and Children First Council (FCFC)

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Contact Us:

775 E. Eliza St.

Kenton, Ohio 43326

419-222-5120 x129

Service Coordinator's Role

Engages and Empowers Families
Coordinates Systems and Services
Builds Community Capacity

Once a referral is received, you will be contacted about your needs and a decision will be made about which of our services might be helpful for you and your family.

Make a Referral

Release of Information

Bylaws

Service Coordination Mechanism

Meetings at a Glance

Information Brochure

Sometimes parents need help. If your child is struggling with a mental health issue, educational success, a developmental delay/disability, an alcohol or drug problem, or a combination of these things you may qualify for Multi-Systems Youth Services. The Multi-Systems Youth Services program is individualized and strength-based. The program works to empower parents and youth to be strong advocates for their needs.

A team made up of family members, school staff, and service provider(s), who meet with you to share information, use collaborative strategies, and provide assistance to remove barriers to services that a child or family needs. Our process offers services in the least restrictive environment, while trying to maintain children in their most natural settings. Meetings are a safe place for families to gain access to needed services, work collaboratively through existing barriers, and gain advice from local professionals. Providing hope where there may seem to be none

Vision:

The Council will promote healthy families by identifying needs and effectively linking them with community resources.

Mission:

Represent all aspects of the county’s families, children, and individuals seeking community services
Access the needs of the community
Assure the availability of comprehensive family services
Raise community awareness of available family services
- Coordinate the services provided to families by community agencies
- Promote diversity of perspectives
- Promote family involvement

The Executive Board

Director of the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) Board of Hardin Co.
Hardin County Health Commissioner or designee
Director of the Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services
Director of the Hardin County Public Children Services Administration (PCSA)
Superintendent of Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) or designee
Superintendent of school district with the largest number of pupils residing in the county
Superintendent of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center
Representative of the City of Kenton
President of Board of Hardin County Commissioners or designee
Representative of Regional Office of Department of Youth Services
Representative of Hardin County’s Head Start
Representative of Hardin County’s Early Intervention
Representative of a local non-profit entity that funds, advocates, or provides services to Hardin Co. Children and families

At least three individuals, not employed by an agency represented on the council, whose families are receiving or have received services from an agency represented on a County Council.

Local Partners

Commissioners – Hardin County Ohio

UNITED WAY HARDIN COUNTY, OHIO - UNITED WAY HARDIN COUNTY

We Care People | MHRSB of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties

Educational Service Center - Midwest Regional ESC

Apply for cash assistance and SNAP benefits at Hardin County Job and Family Services

Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Early Intervention | Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library

Hardin Family YMCA – For A Better Us

Kenton Hardin Health Department

Kenton City Schools – Inspiring all to inquire, dream, and excel