Department of Human Services

Get Involved

Lakewood Commission on Aging

The Mission Statement of The Lakewood Commission of Aging is to "support programs and activities that enhance the lives of older adults by enabling them to live productively and with dignity in our community.

Established in 1978, the purposes for which the Lakewood Commission on Aging Advisory Committee was formed are:

  • To provide a medium of expression for the needs of residents who are over sixty (60) years of age.
  • To act and serve as the liaison to the Lakewood Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and The Lakewood Foundation.
  • To serve as a coordinating body for older adult groups and to promote older adult group activities.
  • To serve as an advocate for the interests of older adults and their general welfare.
  • To suggest, plan, develop and evaluate programs and services for older residents of Lakewood.

The membership of the Lakewood Commission on Aging shall not exceed 20 people and 51% of the membership must be sixty (60) years of age or older. Officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary and Representative to The Lakewood Foundation. The Lakewood Commission on Aging meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm at Kathleen & Robert Lawther Center, 16024 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.

Lakewood Family Room Parent Council

Lakewood Family Room Parent Council is a volunteer group of citizens whose purpose is to help facilitate awareness of the value of family support programs and principles and expand the quality and variety of services available to Lakewood children and their parents, thereby enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods and community.

The Parent Council membership consists of representatives from all drop-in and discussion groups, along with community agency representatives, never to exceed twenty individuals. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm at the Lakewood Family Room.

Youth Community Advisory Committee

The Department of Human Services/Division of Youth established their Community Advisory Committee in May of 2002. The Mission of the Division of Youth Advisory Council is to "be committed to supporting programs, activities and action plans that enhance the lives of children, youth and families, while at the same time strengthening the fabric of our community." The Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Division of Youth and to the Director of the Department of Human Services. The Council shall be comprised of twelve (12) to eighteen (18) members. Membership will represent a cross section of this community, including youth representation. Members on this Council shall serve two 2-year terms. The Assistant Director and a designated staff person of the Division of Youth will provide support services and coordination. Regular meetings of the Council shall be held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.

Objectives

  • Assist in the identification of community issues/needs as they relate to youth/families
  • Advocacy for youth/family/community
  • Consultation and support to strengthen/expand community networking/partnership
  • Participation in the promotion and implementation of Division of Youth programs and action plans
  • Assist in the development of 1-3-5-year vision and plan for the Division of Youth.