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:
- 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