As the policy and planning entity for Cuyahoga County, the Family & Children First Council convenes partners to prepare children and youth for healthy, stable adulthood, by supporting programming and planning that increases the self-sufficiency and decision-making abilities of families, prevents children from becoming deeply involved in public systems, and better connects the services a child really needs.
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Learn More about PresentationsThe program partners with students who need extra guidance to reach future goals.
Closing the Achievement GapFAST uses weekly group sessions set within a child’s school to achieve its goals.
Families and Schools Together (FAST)A referral service available for after-school and summer programs through Starting Point.
Out-of-School-Time Activities (OST)Additional Services
If you work with a child who needs help in many areas of his or her life, and needs services from multiple agencies, you might need to learn about Service Coordination.
Youth Advocacy and Leadership Council (YALC)
This program develops young adult leaders by training and supporting them in advocating for youth issues and links them to their communities through service learning experiences.
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