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As the planning entity for Cuyahoga County, the Family & Children First Council promotes a collaborative system of care emphasizing coordination across a continuum of family-centered, neighborhood based, culturally competent services to ensure the well-being of every child, and to preserve and strengthen families in their communities.

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Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members

Photo: Members of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of Cuyahoga County.

Find the latest press releases, news stories, and announcements issued by the Family & Children First Council (FCFC) of Cuyahoga County.

 

April 2013

RFP #27063: 
Responses to questions about the 2013 RFP #27063 for Youth Employment/Internships.

To obtain the Operating Budget form for RFP #27063 for Youth Employment/Internships, please download the MS Word version or the non-interactive PDF.

February 2013

Out-of-School Time 2012-2013 Grantees Announced 

January 2013

Cuyahoga County announces a series of public meetings on child well-being

November 2012

The Family & Children First Council is now soliciting proposals from agencies and organizations interested in providing youth employment/internship program management, coordination and facilitation to Cuyahoga County. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, contact the Office of Procurement and Diversity at 216.443.7200 and request RFP #25434. A Question & Answer page is posted online.

September 2012

Local teens learn, earn trip to New York City

August 2012

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Now Available: Out-of-School Time Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant


July 2012 

Summer Learning Programs Struggle to Meet Demand Locally and Nationally


May 2012

New Funding Opportunity for After-School Programs Announced (press release from the Office of the Cuyahoga County Executive)

  • Robin R. Martin responds to questions about the opportunity in this online Q&A.

Cuyahoga County forum provides essential student health and wellness resources


March 2012
Cuyahoga County youth win state leadership award

Many thanks to Hickman & Lowder for highlighting our work! Attorney Franklin J. Hickman, an advocate for people with disabilities and families with special needs or concerns, posted the article "What Your Local Family and Children First Council Can Do For You" on his law firm website.
 

February 2012

Cuyahoga County finds innovative ways to keep school-based program after budget cuts
 


October 2011

Cuyahoga County youth converge at Cleveland State University for 3rd Annual Youth Summit

Cuyahoga County is first region to launch Red Treehouse resource for families


September 2011

Cuyahoga County hosts forum on recruiting African-American, Latino boys for youth programs
 


August 2011

Cuyahoga County offers resources for back-to-school preparation

 
June 2011

Cuyahoga County launches media campaign for families in stress

 
April 2011

Community Assistance supports families experiencing economic and personal strain

Cuyahoga County encourages early kindergarten registration

Cuyahoga County students give back to community on Global Youth Service Day  
 


February 2011

Cuyahoga County launches nationally supported youth media project

Innovate - Maximize - Sustain: 2011 Guide to FCFC's History and Programs


2010
Family & Children First Council Report to the Community, 2010: Advancing the futures of youth, families, neighborhoods, and local government response to new opportunities.


If you have questions or need more information about news on this page, or if you are a member of the media, please contact:

Clare Rosser
Program Officer IV, Communications 
Family & Children First Council
Office of Health and Human Services
1801 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Office: (216) 698-2477
Fax: (216) 698-2870
crosser@cuyahogacounty.us