Tuscarawas County Family and Children First

10/30/2026

📢RapidCare Location Update📢

Just a reminder that RapidCare Medical & Behavioral Health Urgent Care will be closed at our current location on Friday, October 30, as we transition to our new location at 335 Oxford Street in Dover.

To maintain access to behavioral health urgent care, our RapidCare counselors will be available for ONE DAY ONLY on October 30 at 201 Hospital Drive in Dover from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Both medical and behavioral health urgent care services will resume regular hours at our new Oxford Street location on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Effective at the close of business today, October 29, RapidCare services will no longer be available at our previous location on Garland Drive in New Philadelphia.

10/28/2026

🌉 Building Bridges. Breaking Cycles. Strengthening Communities.

What an incredible day in Coshocton County! Today, approximately 90 community partners and families from Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Jefferson, and other counties throughout our region came together for a full-day Bridges Out of Poverty training presented by aha! Process.

A special thank you to our dynamic trainer, Pru Pease, who brought the training to life through her powerful storytelling, personal experiences, and inspiring journey of breaking the cycle of generational poverty.

Together, we explored the challenges families face, the importance of understanding poverty from different perspectives, and how we can work collectively to remove barriers and strengthen our communities.

❤️ This training was made possible through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Strong Families, Safe Communities Grant, in collaboration with the Tuscarawas, Coshocton, and Jefferson County Family & Children First Councils.

👏 Special thanks to the Coshocton County Commissioners for providing the venue, Aetna OhioRISE for sponsoring lunch, Schumaker’s for catering, The Beacon, Coffee Connections/Whitt’s, Bradfords Financial Group, and First Baptist Church of Coshocton for their support!

📣 Missed this opportunity? We’re planning another training! Stay tuned for details as they become available.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today a success! ❤️

10/28/2026

10/20/2026

🎁 Help Make Our Gala Auctions Unforgettable! 🤠

We’re looking for generous businesses and community members to donate items for the silent and live auctions at our annual Bourbon & Boots Gala & Auction benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio!

Whether you donate a fully assembled gift basket or a single item we can combine with other donations to create a themed basket, your generosity helps make our auctions a success while supporting our mission of igniting the power and promise of youth through mentoring. 💙

Need some inspiration? Donations can include:
🧺 Themed gift baskets
🍫 Food, snacks & specialty treats
🏡 Home décor & household items
🎟️ Event tickets & local experiences
🎁 Gift certificates & gift cards
🥂 Drinks & beverage packages
🏈 Sports memorabilia & collectibles

The possibilities are endless! Every donation, big or small, helps us create exciting auction packages that get bidders engaged and raise vital funds for the youth we serve.

As a thank-you, donors will be recognized in our event program and on individual auction bid sheets, giving guests a chance to see and appreciate the businesses and individuals who make this event possible.

Interested in donating? Send us a message or contact our team to coordinate your contribution. Let's work together to make this year's auctions a hit while making a lasting difference for local youth!

Thank you for helping us ignite potential in our community! 💙

10/19/2026

Join us at the Tuscarawas County Reading Festival on Saturday, November 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM! Every child receives a free book, and there will be door prizes each hour and literacy activities from participating school districts. Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog will be stopping by too!

10/19/2026

🧹🏡 Already started cleaning your house for the holidays? Don't forget to check your medicine cabinet! 💊

Old or unused prescription medications can pose a risk if left sitting around the house. Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet and dispose of medications safely.

💜 DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is great reminder to:
✔ Check for expired or unused medications.
✔ Keep medications seucre and out of reach of children and teens.
✔ Dispose of medications safely at an autherorized collection site.

A little spring cleaning in the fall can go a long way to toward keeping your family and community safe! 💜

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

10/09/2026

📣 Don’t forget to register for our FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Training!

📅 October 27, 2026 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Coshocton County Commissioners Community Room

Lunch, coffee bar, and workbooks are provided! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. We hope to see you there!

📣 Registration is now open for our FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Training!

Join us for a valuable day of learning focused on understanding the dynamics of poverty, reducing barriers, strengthening relationships, and developing practical strategies to better support individuals and families in our communities.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Registration: 8:30 a.m. | Training: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Coshocton County Commissioners Community Room
637 Chestnut Street, Coshocton

☕ Coffee bar and lunch provided
📚 Training workbooks included
✅ No cost to attend!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. We hope you’ll join us—and please share this opportunity with others who may benefit!