Supporting Families Beyond the Classroom
The Family Service Workers collaborate with families to build on their strengths, set meaningful goals, and connect with services that support healthy, stable, and successful lives. Our Family Service Workers provide guidance and referrals to trusted community resources, including healthcare, pregnancy and parenting support, housing assistance, nutrition programs, employment services, education opportunities, and crisis intervention.
Family & Community Engagement
Strong families create strong communities. We work alongside families and community partners to provide resources, support, and meaningful opportunities that promote family well-being and help children thrive in school and beyond. Families are encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities, family events, leadership activities, and educational workshops designed to foster connection and growth.
Program Highlights:
RISE Literacy & Resource Fair
Pathways to Kindergarten Success
Triple P Parenting Classes
Center Parent Meetings
Parent Leadership Opportunities
Families are encouraged to take an active role in our program through parent committees, Policy Council participation. We strive to create welcoming environments where every family voice is valued and respected.
The Parent Committee provides families with opportunities to become actively involved in their child’s Head Start experience. Through meetings, activities, and events, parents can share ideas, support program activities, learn about child development, and build connections with other families and staff. Parent Committees encourage family participation and help strengthen the partnership between home and school.
The Policy Council is a leadership group made up primarily of Head Start parents and community representatives who work together to support program planning and decision-making. Members help review and approve program policies, budgets, and initiatives while advocating for the needs of children and families. Participation in the Policy Council gives parents a voice in shaping the program and developing leadership skills.
Community Partnerships
Our program collaborates with local agencies and organizations to connect families with services including:
Family Safety and Healing
Columbus Public Health- Cribs for Kids Program
Bottoms Up Diaper Services
Ohio State University
Franklin County Jobs and Family Services
Franklin County RISE Program
Pregnancy Program
CDCFC's Pregnancy Program is a comprehensive program promoting positive maternal and infant health outcomes. The program supports expectant families through personalized home visits, educational workshops, case management services, and access to essential community resources.
"I AM VERY HAPPY, I STARTED TO SEND MY DAUGHTER TO THIS SCHOOL SHE HAS LEARNED AND GREW SO MUCH WITHIN THE SHORT TIME SHE HAS ATTENDED! MY DAUGHTER LOVES HER SCHOOL AND TEACHERS!" - Hilltop ELC Parent
"All of the teachers at this center are AMAZING. they are so welcoming, professional, and just great people to trust my daughter with. I would recommend this center to all of my friends solely because of the amazing staff. Thank you guys so much." - Goshen Lane Parent
"I love & truly appreciate everything received from my child’s daycare etc. There is nothing that I would change because it gets better every second." - Kathy Koolsby, Family Child Care Partner Parent
"I love & truly appreciate everything received from my child’s daycare etc. There is nothing that I would change because it gets better every second." - Kathy Koolsby, Family Child Care Partner Parent
"I love my child’s learning center; her teachers are very attentive and professional. I love the way the staff conduct themselves, it feels like a real family." - G.Tyree Parent
The Child Development Council of Franklin County
999 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 271-4056
