About Advocates for Families
About AFF
ABOUT US
Over 40 Years of Empowering Families
Advocates for Families offers education-based programs for families in the Ashland County community and much of its funding comes from the United Way of Ashland County. Its programs include education for parents, diversion programs for at-risk juveniles, teenage pregnancy prevention and wrap around services for families needing extra support.
Our goal, “to enhance the lives of families in our community by educating and empowering parents; by promoting responsible decisions regarding parenthood; and by offering opportunities for children to learn, grown and mature in a nurturing environment.”
- Education for parents
- Diversion programs for at-risk juveniles
- Teenage pregnancy prevention
- Wrap around services for families
Ohio is in the top five states for opioid related overdose deaths according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In 2016, there were over 3,500 reported overdose deaths in Ohio.
CASA PROGRAM
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
The newest addition to AFF programming is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. The volunteer-based service program advocates on behalf of neglected and abused children who are placed in the juvenile court system.
The CASA volunteer heroes are recruited locally and specially trained to handle the unique needs of each community they serve. The volunteers undertake an important role in the decisions the court makes regarding the best interests of children in the court system. The volunteers network between children’s schools, foster families, biological families, and counselors to ensure the child’s wants and needs are being heard during court proceedings.
Our Trusted Partners
OUR TEAM
Meet the AFF Team
OUR BOARD
Meet the AFF Board
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Courtney McNaull
Board President
Christian Motter
Vice President
Kara Pearce
Secretary
Scott Saner
Treasurer
Danielle Crider
Laura Gilmore
David M. Hunter
Christian Motter
Colten Mowry
Wendy Packard
Community members interested in joining our mission by serving on the board are invited to download and complete this Board Member Application and return via help@parentingplus.org or fax (419) 289-9412.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Make an Impact on Your Community
Advocates for Families is seeking passionate individuals to join our team! We offer a variety of rewarding career paths where you can utilize your skills to empower parents, strengthen families, and create nurturing environments for children. Explore our open positions and discover how your talents can contribute to a brighter future for families in need.