Family & Children First Council Francine Bergmoser, Director 4405 Galloway Road, Sandusky, OH 44870 Phone 419-621-3962 Ext. 141  -  Fax 419-625-3448

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The Ohio Family and Children First Initiative was established by Ohio Governor George Voinovich in 1992 to improve the quality of life for Ohio Families and Children while encouraging self-sufficiency and respecting the integrity and dignity of the family.   Ohio Family and Children First is a partnership of government agencies and community organizations committed to improving the well-being of children and families.  The Ohio Family and Children First Initiative recognizes the family unit as the strength of a stable society and respects the family as the first and primary influence on children.  A strong family is integral to the academic and social success of the child.  The initiative builds on the belief that children should be raised by families, not government entities.   In 2000, Governor Robert Taft led the Initiative in a new direction by announcing that his Administration's highest priority was enabling every child to succeed.   Ohio's Commitments to Child Well-being Expectant parents and newborns thrive Infants and toddlers thrive Children are ready for school Children and youth succeed in school Youth choose healthy behaviors Youth successfully transition into adulthood

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