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
Comprehensive Community Approach
- Lance Hines, Chair
- Sheena Lewis, Vice Chair
- Lynn Lincoln
- Angela McFadden
- Norma Jean Johnson
- Anna Strong
- Jo Thompson
- Joyce Wesley
- Vacant Position
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