Family and Children First coordinator outlines services, limited state budget and caseload
Family and Children First Service Coordinator Mary Ziles told the commissioners the program served 61 youths in 2024, operates on a $61,000 annual state allocation covering one staff salary, and earmarked funds for recreation and an auditor fee; she warned of long-term risks tied to adverse childhood experiences.
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Mary Ziles, Family and Children First Service Coordinator, presented the program’s purpose and finances to the Adams County Commissioners on Sept. 29, saying the program served 61 youths in 2024 and provides home visits intended to keep children out of state custody.
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