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The economy is perhaps on most people’s
minds these days. Not only are the personal lives of individuals
and families directly impacted by the economy, but also affected are
the services and programs that children and families rely on in our
community.
At
a time when children and families need help the most, we are at risk
of services and programs being reduced or eliminated entirely due to
funding cuts. Most services agencies and programs have already been
in a mode of “doing more with less” and once again we are being
asked to do “much more with much less.” If we are to continue to
provide the necessary help to children and families, it will be
increasingly important that Pickaway County continue the strong
partnerships and collaborations that we have enjoyed through Family
and Children First Council.
It is an honor to serve as chairperson of the Pickaway County Family
and Children First Council and to be a part of the successful
collaboration that we can all be proud of. I believe with the
collaborative strengths and assets that Pickaway County already
possesses we will be able to rise to the challenges we encounter and
address the needs of children and families.
Rojanne Woodward |
