About FSCO

The Family Service Council of Ohio, formed in 1919, is a statewide organization committed to strengthening family living in Ohio through education and advocacy. In promoting the Council's belief that "Strong Families mean Strong Communities", the Council strives to enhance family living and family serving systems in Ohio by actively advocating for/with families; monitoring and disseminating information on state legislative and administrative policies, programs and services that impact families; and, facilitation the exchange of information pertinent to strengthening family life in Ohio.

COUNCIL PURPOSE
(Articles of Incorporation-as amended 10/78)

The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are exclusively charitable and educational.

MISSION STATEMENT
(Membership adopted 4/88)

The Family Service Council of Ohio strives to strengthen family living in Ohio by serving

as a medium for the exchange of ideas and information

and by serving

as a spokesperson and advocate

for sound state and local policies and services affecting families.

COUNCIL TAG LINE & COMMUNICATIONS THEME
(Membership adopted 1/96)

"STRONG FAMILIES MEAN STRONG COMMUNITIES"

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS MESSAGES
(Membership adopted 1/96)

Prevention is Cost Effective

Strong Families provide Safety and Security to Children

Safety and Security for Children foster the development of Well-Adjusted, Productive Adults

Families have the Right to be Self Sufficient

COUNCIL OBJECTIVES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PURPOSES
(Articles of Incorporation-as amended 10/78)

To assist executive directors and voluntary boards of directors of family caring agencies in maintaining recognized standards in the family service field.
To strengthen management capacity in member agencies on all levels.
To stimulate service innovation in member agencies.
To acquaint and educate member agencies with legislation, federal and state; funding potential, public and private; and, to assist in procurement of resources.
To stimulate the development and sharing of professional knowledge, techniques and programs in the field.
To encourage the development of legislation supportive of strengthened family life in Ohio, and the development of non-profit family service agencies.
To disseminate to the public, through the membership, information pertinent to improving and strengthening family life throughout Ohio.
To inform political entities in Ohio of the basic need of Ohio families and individuals.

BASIC PRINCIPLES
(Recommended for Policy and Programming by FSCO)

** INDIVIDUALS are considered within the context of FAMILIES and

FAMILIES are considered within the context of COMMUNITIES;

**The GOAL is SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILIES; and,

**The public sector fulfills its obligations and responsibilities to those most in need

…OHIO'S MOST FRAGILE FAMILIES.

FAMILY IMPACT CHECKLIST
(Recommended for Policy/Programs/Services by FSCO)

Supports and supplements the function of Families

Supports and reinforces the commitment to and stability of Families

Supports and recognizes the interdependence and strengths of Families

Supports and empowers Families to be partners in development and implementation

Supports and values the diversity in structure, roles, culture and life stages of Families

Targets governmental resources to Ohio's most vulnerable Families

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