540 East Market Street, Celina, OH 45822 Phone: (419) 586-6628
Providing high quality cooperative services that positively impact
the diverse educational needs of students, staff, and community.
We believe everyone
- is valued
- can learn and grow
- will become successful and independent
Family & Community Liaison
Mission & Purpose
Programs
Contact
Unsure Where to Start?
Do you know a student or family who is struggling? Are you unsure of how to help or are you looking for more resources? Fill out the referral form below to get started.
Vision
To create a community where all families are valued, supported, and empowered with
access to resources and opportunities that foster growth and success for students and
families.
Mission
- Bridge the gap between families, schools, and community resources by identifying
needs and coordinate effective, holistic support systems. - Eliminate barriers that prevent families from accessing resources and opportunities,
ensuring inclusivity and equity for all. - Empower families by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support to
advocate for their needs and navigate available resources confidently. - Collaborate with community agencies to create a unified approach in meeting the
diverse needs of students and families.
Family & Children First
Family and Children First provides an opportunity for systems to collaborate in ways that remove barriers for child and family leading to children
being successful at home, in school, and in their community.
Mercer County Family and Children First Council (FCFC) believes that families are our community’s most important resource. Families must be
respected, valued, and encouraged to build upon their strengths. We promote service to children and families by linking children in one system of
care to other systems of care. A service coordination planning process provides an opportunity for systems of care to collaborate in ways that
remove barriers to child and family success.
Eligibility
Forms & Information
- Resident of Mercer County
- Birth-21 years of age
- Any child, youth, or young adult with multi-systemic needs
whose services and needs are not being adequately met - Currently involved in services from two or more agencies
(Medicaid or food assistance alone does not qualify) - At-risk of out of home placement
FCSS Allowable
Expenses
Referral Form
What is the Lending Library?
The Lending Library is a collection of toys, educational books, videos, sensory tools, adaptive
technology, and fine/gross motor tools. The lending library's purpose is to allow parents to try
different tools with their children without the commitment of purchasing the item.
How do I check things out of the Lending Library?
- Follow the link below the picture and fill out the Google Form with the item you would like to
borrow, or: - Contact Nancy Davis or Beth Guggenbiller at 419-586-6628
- The item will be pulled for and may be picked up at:
Mercer County Educational Service Center
540 East Market Street
Celina, OH 45822
*Items can be checked out for one month*
*You may be required to show your driver's license for more expensive items*
Parent Mentor Program
Ohio Parent Mentors are parents of children with disabilities who provide free peer-to-peer support to families of children with disabilities. Parent
mentors work with school officials and guide families to increase the educational success of students who receive special education services.
The Mercer County Parent Mentor provides support and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. Its
mission is to empower parents to effectively navigate the educational system while providing meaningful support and advocating for the family
perspective within the school district. Additionally, the program fosters collaboration with professionals and school officials to ensure the unique
needs of each student are met effectively.
Resources
Lending Library
Family and Community Liaison
The Family and Community Liaison strives to create a strong, thriving community where families, schools, businesses, and organizations work
together to make a positive difference for all. By building connections between community members, solving challenges together, and maximizing our
resources, we can find new and better ways to meet the needs of individuals and families. By facilitating a platform for service agencies to share
information about their programs, we fostering collaboration and improve the collective ability to serve families.
Resources
C.O.L.T. Meeting Schedule
2024-2025
Basic Needs Part 1
C.O.L.T. Meetings Recordings