Structure of the Family and Children First Council

The Council is made up of statutory and core members including:

Statutory Membership:

Director of the County ADAMH Board
Director of Miami County DJFS
Supt. of Miami County Board of MRDD
Supt. of Miami County’s largest school district
Representative of largest city in Miami County
Representative of Dept. of Youth Services
Representative of Early Intervention Collaborative
A minimum of three individuals representing
the interest of families and children


Health Commissioner
Director of Children Services Board
Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court
Supt. representing all other districts
County Commissioners rep.
Head Start Representative
Representative from local nonprofit agency that funds, advocates, provides services to children and families

Core Membership: (Representatives of)

Rehabilitation Services Commission
Child Care Choices
Community Action Council
CASA of Miami County


Family Information Network
Miami County Mental Health Center
Ohio State University Extension
Other representation from delivery systems with statutory status

The council is governed by an Executive Committee that has all of the powers and duties as the administrative agent of said Council as are created and permitted by law.

Made possible by a grant from Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services.