Our Mission
Coordinating care across systems
The Fairfield County Family & Children First Council is a partnership of public and private agencies working together to streamline and coordinate services for children and families. By sharing information and planning together, we help families navigate complex systems and connect to the support they need to thrive.
Council Initiatives
Programs built around families
Four coordinated programs meet children and families where they are — before birth, in the earliest years, and through adolescence.
Multi-System Youth
Coordinated, person-centered support for youth with complex needs and their families.
Learn about MSY →
Parent Education
Free parenting classes and workshops for families with children from birth through the teen years.
See classes →
Help Me Grow
Early Intervention and home visiting for expectant parents and children under age three.
Explore Help Me Grow →
Perinatal Cluster
Health and safety support for families of substance-exposed or affected infants.
Perinatal support →
Recognition
Mary M. Good Humanitarian Service Award
Each year the Council honors an individual whose service reflects an extraordinary commitment to the children and families of Fairfield County. Know someone deserving? We welcome your nomination.
Resources + Reports
Help, resources & reports
Need Assistance?
Fairfield County 2-1-1 connects you to local health and human services.
Fairfield County 211 →Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources for Children and Families.
Open guide (PDF) →Meeting Schedule
Council and committee meeting dates for the year.
View schedule →Shared Plan
Our community's shared plan and priorities.
Read the plan →2025 Annual Report
See our work and outcomes for the year.
Open report (PDF) →