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

...in order 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

• Kathy Webb, Chair
• SiKia Brown, Vice Chair
• Chrissy Chatham
• Michelle Coleman
• Lisa Donovan
• Fredrick Fields
• Christopher Kingsby
• Phillip Price
• Elizabeth Quarles
• Delwin Slater
• Marcovous William

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 from 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

 

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