The Clark County Family and Children First Council is assisted by the Clark County Child and Family Collaborative in the design, coordination and implementation of a system of care for children and youth and their families.

Providing healthcare for all ages in Madison County including pediatrics, family care, women's services, and chronic care management.

Provides a one-weekend (Friday through Sunday) festival devoted to helping those who are homeless or who are on the verge of becoming homeless. Several community service providers will provide services such as medical, dental, optical, hearing, podiatry, and health screenings (including mammograms); the event also provides haircuts, clothing, personal hygiene items, food, and information to help people get connected to the community's health and human services.

The NAACP sponsors a variety of programs. Programs are designed to ensure civil rights compliance, equitable treatment of all Americans under law, the attainment of educational excellence, access to health care and economic empowerment.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Champaign County.

Offers job fairs aiming to connect individuals seeking employment with prospective employers. Job fairs range from single company to large job fairs with 30 to 40 companies on site.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Clark County

F.F. Mueller Center. We manage and operate the F.F. Mueller Center, which is a package of services that incorporates 24-hour nursing for people with developmental disabilities. The F.F. Mueller Center is funded through the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County tax levy and Medicaid. Community Living Services (CLS). CLS staff work with individuals age 3 and up to identify needs and goals, and assist individuals to live, work and participate in our community. We determine eligibility for services, assist in accessing resources, and authorize services that meet the person’s needs. A majority of services are paid by 60% Federal government funds, and 40% from State and local tax dollars. Early Childhood. Early Childhood staff provides services for children age birth through two who have developmental delays. Staff has special training to assist babies and toddlers with a variety of needs including hearing and vision loss, autism, language delays, Down syndrome, gross motor deficiencies, and more. This program is highly effective, with 50% of the children no longer needing services upon entering kindergarten. EI is funded by Help Me Grow and the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County tax levy. Adult Services. Adult Services offers programs that promote independence, self-sufficiency, and involvement in the community. Services are tailored to meet the needs, interests, and desires of the recipient. Adult Services are funded by local tax dollars. Transportation. We provide transportation for work and day services for individuals without Medicaid waivers through our specially adapted bus and van fleet. Transportation services are funded through the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County tax levy. Health and Welfare. We ensure individuals we serve are safe and afforded the same rights as other citizens. Unfortunately, individuals with developmental disabilities can be vulnerable to physical abuse, neglect, poor medication administration, and financial misconduct. Developmental Disabilities of Clark County Compliance and Investigative staff monitor and investigate situations in order to maintain safe living conditions for individuals. Employment Training. Through the Employment First, Quest Discovery, Project SEARCH, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities programs, we provide vocational training to enrich the lives of those we serve. Vocational services are customized for each individual through assessments and one-on-one meetings with professional counselors. Provider Training and Certification. We offer training and technical assistance to providers to help them attain and maintain certification in order to provide services for people with developmental disabilities. We also offer and encourage ongoing training for providers in order to assist them in providing the best care for the individuals they serve.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Champaign County.

CPR instruction and resource and service fairs.

A place-based poverty alleviation project that works with residents in a 110 block area in the Lincoln Elementary School attendance zone in Springfield, Ohio. Promise builds a coalition to support families and education using an asset-based model, resident leadership, and leveraging of local and state funding.

Offering breakfast, holiday crafts, and other holiday activities for families with children. Santa will be in attendance and available for photos. Information on various community resources will be available.

A program for expectant mothers, newborns, infants and toddlers that provides free health and developmental services in order to promote physical and mental health for children. All expectant mothers and children under the age of 3 and their families are eligible to recieve the services and benefits of the program. Home visiting programs.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Providing healthcare for all ages in Madison County including pediatrics, family care, women's services, and chronic care management.

Offering breakfast, holiday crafts, and other holiday activities for families with children. Santa will be in attendance and available for photos. Information on various community resources will be available.

Family & Children Services is mandated to receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect. Investigations are performed in cooperation with the Police and Sheriff's Departments. Services available to families involved are: Case Management, Case Counseling, Protective Services, Family Stability, Substitute Care and Adoption.

The Children Services Unit investigates reports of abuse and neglect. This unit also assumes responsibility for dependent children. Ongoing protective services to families and children identified to be a risk of further abuse or neglect. Foster care and adoption services are provided. Alternative Response is a form of practice in child protective services that allows for more than one method of response to accepted reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Madison County

Once a year event sponsored by the Veterans Services Commission and LSS. Free services will be provided, this includes medical screenings, legal aid, haircuts, clothing, food, lunch, giveaways, entertainment, access to local employment and social services agencies

Springfield's only full-service hospital offering complete care including 24/7 emergency services, maternity services, critical and intensive care, surgery and pediatric care-all provided by skilled doctors and highly trained health professionals.