Family and Children first council

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



2024-2025 Calendar Dates:

July 17, 2024

September 18, 2024

November 20, 2024

January 15, 2025

March 19, 2025

May 21, 2025


2025-2026 Calendar Dates:

July 16, 2025

September 17, 2025

November 19, 2025

January 21, 2026

March 18, 2026

May 20, 2026


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