The Fulton County Family and Children First Council is a group of local and state government agencies, private organizations and families that work together to improve services to children and families in Fulton County. Council works on hard-to-solve issues that are affecting Fulton County families. We address those concerns that need teamwork between agencies, programs and families to provide the best solutions. We work together to provide approaches that are family friendly and affordable for the county. Child and family well-being is the primary concern for Council.
Council has six commitments to child well-being:
1. Expectant parents and newborns thrive
2. Infants and toddlers thrive
3. Children are ready for school
4. Children and youth succeed in school
5. Youth choose healthy behaviors
6. Youth successfully transition into adulthood
Fulton County Family and Children First Council
Meetings occur on the third Wednesday, Bi Monthly at 8:00 am
Fulton County Health Department
West Conference Room
606 S Shoop Ave
Wauseon, Ohio 43567
2026-2027 Calendar Dates:
July 15, 2026
September 16, 2026
November 18, 2026
January 20, 2027
March 17, 2027
May 19, 2027
For more information, please contact Jennifer Ruetz at jenniferruetz@fultoncountyoh.com or (419) 337-0915.
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To Apply for Service Coordination:
Eligibility ~ Any child 0 - 21 years of age living in Fulton County with multiple, unmet needs can be referred for Service Coordination.
Referral ~ A parent, caregiver or community representatives (schools, juvenile justice, youth serving agencies, and faith based) can refer a child for service coordination.
The 2 documents below MUST BE COMPLETED to refer a child for service coordination.
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Service Coordination Mechanism
FCFC Service Coordination Matrix
Grant Materials & Guidelines
Fulton County Family and Children First Council Community Investment Initiative
Fulton County Family and Children First Council Community Investment Initiative RFP
SFY 26 Fulton County Family and Children First Membership