Families are at the heart of every community, yet their voices are often missing when decisions are made about the programs and services that affect them. The Family Leadership Committee (FLC) was created to change that. By bringing parents and caregivers to the table, we ensure that lived experience guides policies, resources, and practices.

Our Mission
To increase access to and improve the quality of services and supports available to Stark County families with mental health and other complex needs, and to promote family engagement within partner agencies that sustains family voice.

Our Vision
A community where every family’s voice is valued, respected, and empowered to shape the system of care. We strive for collaboration, equitable access, and meaningful outcomes that strengthen children, youth, and families.

What We Do

Empower Families:  Training in advocacy, collaboration, and cultural humility
Build Community:  Host Men/Women/Children Cafes for connection and support
Promote Wellness:  Offer social-emotional learning (SEL) programs like Breathe Into Change
Collaborate:  Work with agencies and providers to improve services


Our Impact

  • Created safe spaces for families to connect and grow
  • Strengthened relationships across generations
  • Provided mental health and wellness support
  • Built emotional resilience and stronger family bonds

 

Committee Officers

 

Committee Members
Tiffany Williams, Chair   Aleta Bridges
Brittney Echenbarger, Vice Chair   Bethany French-Griffith
Michele Needs, Secretary   Jolanda Jackson
Canice Tolin, Mentor   Matt Echenbarger
    Ollie Gholston
    Ronnie Turpin
    Samantha Stone-Burton

 

Tiffany Williams, Family Engagement Coordinator
Tiffany.Williams@apps.sparcc.org

COORDINATED COMMUNITY CARE

For stronger youth and stronger families

Stark County Family Council has had an enormous impact on child and family outcomes in Stark County. Our number one priority is helping families obtain and sustain wellness and stay together. Our efforts have increased our county's ability to maximize resources, generate additional state and federal revenue, develop needed programs and services and build capacity to serve children and families. 

When the families of Stark County win, we all win.