Commission on Children, Youth & Families

A Vision for Little Rock Families

The Commission on Children, Youth, and Families envisions a City that respects and supports the belief that all families can be:

  • Safe
  • Nurturing
  • Self-determining
  • Drug-free environments
  • Violence-free

...and that children will be provided essentials of:

  • Health
  • Stability
  • Education

... to foster a belief in themselves so that they can grow and develop into caring, contributing adults!

The Commission promotes and supports approaches that:

  • Encourage citizen input
  • Are comprehensive and holistic
  • Connect with families and children most at risk
  • Engage the best public and private partnerships

Commissioners

Anthony Hampton, Chair

Dr. Frederick Fields, Vice-Chair

Director Kathy Webb

Jennifer Cobb

Dr. Chenia Eubanks                                                                                                                                                   

Jennifer Ferguson

Lacy Seling

Marcovous L. Williams 

Jasmine Zandi          

Comprehensive Community Approach

Central to the goals of the Commission is the inclusion of information, ideas, and solutions from the community. A total of nine members of the Commission are chosen from all groups involved in supporting families and include:

  • A Member of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
  • A Member of the Little Rock School District Board
  • At-Large Members

And expertise in the following areas:

  • Family and Domestic Violence Issues
  • Safety and Juvenile Justice
  • Public Health
  • Family and Domestic Violence
  • Early Childhood Education

 

Ordinance No. 18,673 creating the CYF Commission - PDF