Local Resources for Families





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A collection of tools, directories, and websites to help discover the community resources available in the SST9 counties.

The Stark County Educational Service Center has several family, parent, and guardian resources from PreK to grade 12.
Stark County ESC ~ Families
Stark County ESC's C.A.R.E. Team Initiative (iCARE)
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Prevention, Wellness, and Resiliency

The Tri-County Educational Service Center has several family, parent, and guardian resources from PreK to grade 12.
Tri-County ESC ~ Families


Smart Stark FAFSA & Financial Aid Video
Check out Strengthening Stark's Smart Stark for amazing resources to connect high school students with Stark County opportunities.



Wayne County Family and Children First Council offers a variety of resources, programs, and services to respond to issues such as mental health, developmental disabilities, education, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, and more.
Stark County Family Council offers a variety of resources, programs, and services to respond to issues such as mental health, developmental disabilities, education, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, and more.
Wayne County Family and Children First Council offers a variety of resources, programs, and services to respond to issues such as mental health, developmental disabilities, education, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, and more.