Dissolution of the Family and Children First Council
Lake County
Summary
The county dissolved the council under new state law, saying OhioRise and other organizations will take over serving children. Commissioner Beverage expressed concern about shrinking state and federal funding but pledged the work continues in another form.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Declining state and federal funding prompted the change; services shift to Medicaid-funded OhioRise and partner organizations.
Children and families served by county programs, if the replacement delivery model works as promised.
Families who relied on the council's coordination could face a harder path to services as funding shrinks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — February 26, 2026
The county is dissolving the council that coordinated services for children and families. Officials say OhioRise and other organizations will pick up the work, but funding from Columbus and Washington has shrunk.
Board of Commissioners (Work) — February 26, 2026
The county dissolved the council under new state law, saying OhioRise and other organizations will take over serving children. Commissioner Beverage expressed concern about shrinking state and federal funding but pledged the work continues in another form.
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