Gallia-Vinton
Educational Service Center

National AdvancED Accreditation

Family Resources

The mission of On Our Sleeves is to provide every community in America with free resources necessary for breaking child mental health stigmas and educating families and advocates. The materials focus on boosting children’s mental health and wellness.

Operation Parent

Operation Parent's mission is to love and support parents by providing real-world information, connection, and hope.

ODE Community Partnership Tool Kit

The Community Partnership Resources Toolkit can be used to identify, build and sustain community partnerships in the areas represented within Ohio’s Whole Child Framework. These resources have been attached to the framework tenants.

Ohio Kinship and Adoption Navigator (OhioKAN)

OhioKAN provides support to families who have adopted children (including adoptions from other countries) or who are engaged in kinship placement by providing service information of resources available in our region.

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Helpline 800-950-NAMI or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741

Family and Youth Advocacy Center

Family and Youth Advocacy Center is a multidisciplinary legal clinic that responds to the needs of systems-involved (child welfare/foster care, juvenile justice, mental health and/or developmental disabilities) ages 16-25. Helpline (614) 236-7236

National Fatherhood Initiative

The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) is the nation's leading non-profit organization working to end father absence. National Fatherhood Initiative’s vision is for every child to grow up with an involved, responsible, and committed father.

Ohio Commission on Fatherhood

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood is housed within the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Their mission is to enhance the well-being of Ohio's children by providing opportunities for fathers to become better parents, partners and providers.

Ohio Practitioners’ Network for Fathers and Families

The Ohio Practitioners' Network for Fathers and Family is a statewide network that seeks to build the capacity for fatherhood through collaboration, support for community organizations, and providing information, training and advocacy for fathers.

iMOM

“iMOM exists to inspire you to love your family well. We want to give you help and hope so that you can enjoy the days to come...being a mom!”

All Pro Dad

“We are a group of people passionately committed to bringing intentional focus to fathers around the world. Our message will inspire you to embrace who you are, give you tenderness of heart, and boldness of character as a dad and husband.

Family Minute

The Family Minute is a daily radio feature that offers everyday advice on marriage, parenting, and family relationships. This family relationship-focused broadcast reaches millions of listeners with practical, impactful, and relevant advice.

Family First

Family First is a non-profit organization on a mission to provide parenting, marriage and relational truth that helps people love their family well and gives them greater hope for the future.

Family and Community Partnership

The Gallia-Vinton ESC Family and Community Partnership liaison seeks to connect schools, families and youth to community resources and local systems of care and provide professional development to enhance the capacity of local school districts to deliver effective family engagement.

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The Brack Beat is a series of informative and entertaining videos centered on families with middle school and high school children, and their teachers.

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The Brack Beat

Karen's Clips is geared towards students in PreK through 5th grade. The clips will include topics such as strengths, belonging, friendships, attendance, developmental milestones, and many more.

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Karen's Clips