Family Care Council Area 1 consists of the westernmost counties in the Florida Panhandle: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton.

The mission of Family Care Council Area 1 is to promote collaboration among the Agency for Persons with Disabilities staff, consumers and their families/caregivers, providers, waitlist individuals and community agencies. The purpose is to enhance the availability and quality of services to citizens with developmental disabilities.
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Family Care Council Area 1 helps educate our local community and serves as a resource for these individuals while promoting community involvement for those with disabilities.