Erie County Family & Children First Council

08/27/2026

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08/25/2026

Rest in Peace to the amazing Dolly Parton. She was a talented and kind artist, performer, and activist. Advocating for mental health and education, her memory will live on forever.

Did you know that she has an Imagination Library program? It provides reading materials for kids ages 0 to 5. Check it out here:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/

Rest in Paradise.

08/24/2026

Sandusky Selected for National Child Health Initiative

The City of Sandusky and the Toledo metropolitan area have been selected as one of only four communities nationwide to participate in a new federal initiative focused on improving children’s health and preventing chronic disease.

The Great Health for America pilot program is a two-year, $32 million national effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The initiative will bring additional resources, public health expertise and community partnerships to the selected communities.

The initiative will bring together schools, families, healthcare providers, public health organizations and community partners to identify ways to help children grow up healthier and stronger.
A major focus will be children’s nutrition and access to nutritious foods, including efforts to strengthen school meals and local food resources. The program will also explore other community-based strategies that encourage healthy habits and help prevent chronic health conditions.

The program will use local data to help communities understand what is working and make adjustments along the way. The goal is to identify solutions that can make a meaningful difference for children and families — not only in Sandusky, but potentially in communities across the country.

Sandusky City Schools is excited about the possibilities this initiative could bring to our students and families. We look forward to learning more about the program and exploring opportunities to partner with local organizations to support the health, wellness and success of our students.

More information about local participation and opportunities will be shared as details become available.

(Photo includes representatives from the city of Sandusky, Sandusky City Schools, and U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Paul Jung.)

08/22/2026

Join us on September 26 💚💜

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Cindy Clark for her five year work anniversary as Wraparound Facilitator with Erie County Family and Children First Council!!🎉👏

08/18/2026

💜 A Bittersweet Announcement... Our 5th & Final Rally for Regan 💜

Four years ago, we created "Rally for Regan" as a way to honor Regan's life, bring our community together, and raise awareness for mental health and su***de prevention. Because of your incredible support, we've been able to make a lasting impact through scholarships, community initiatives, and donations that continue to carry Regan's legacy forward.

This year will be our 5th and final Rally for Regan. While it's bittersweet to close this chapter, we're excited for what's ahead.

Beginning in 2027, the Regan Neidler Memorial Fund Board will shift our focus to hosting an annual Su***de Prevention Walk to expand our impact throughout our community. We'll be sharing all the exciting details this January, but for now, we'd love for you to help us celebrate Regan one final time at our biggest Rally yet.

📅 Saturday, September 12th
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Neidler Residence, 924 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870

🎟️ $25 Admission
👧 Kids 12 & Under Eat Free
🌭 Tailgate-style food
🍺 Beer & Red Stag
🏈 Stay and watch Ohio State vs. Texas at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Basket raffles & 50/50 drawings
🎁 Door prize
🎯 Yard games
👕 Rally apparel available for purchase

As always, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Regan Neidler Memorial Fund, helping us continue our mission of supporting mental health awareness and su***de prevention in our community.

We truly hope you'll join us as we host our largest Rally yet. Randy and Stephanie are opening their home, with plenty of parking, great food, cold drinks, football, and, most importantly, an afternoon spent celebrating Regan's life with the people who have supported our mission every step of the way.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us make these past four years so meaningful. We can't wait to celebrate with you one last time. 💜🩵

08/14/2026

08/10/2026

We have had so much fun at SUN Club respite program this summer! Thank you to Bayshore Counseling Services for leading us through activities in social and emotional learning! If you would like to learn how to sign your family up for our respite program, send us a message. ☀️🍃🪁