Life skills and health resource education
According to the 2025 Ashtabula County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), only 30% of children in Ashtabula County demonstrated readiness for kindergarten — well below the Ohio average of 36.5%. Additionally, many residents rely on friends and family as their primary source of health information, highlighting a need for stronger health resource education throughout our community.
Healthy Ashtabula County is committed to improving life skills and health resource education through four key goals:
- Improve kindergarten readiness — connecting families and early childhood professionals with tools and resources to prepare children for school success
- Increase financial literacy — providing education through schools and community organizations to help break the cycle of generational poverty
- Reduce home health hazards — educating residents about mold, lead paint, insects, and other household hazards
- Increase health resource awareness — helping residents find and trust local health resources and information
Resources
Kindergarten Readiness
Help Me Grow Ohio — Ohio’s early childhood development program connecting families to local resources
PBS Kids for Parents free kindergarten readiness activities and tips for families
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio — any Ohio child from birth to age 5 can receive a free book mailed to their home every month.
Reach Out and Read — promotes early literacy and reading with young children
Your Local Ashtabula County Libraries
Your local library is a free resource for children, families, and adults of all ages. Find your nearest location:
Andover Public Library — Andover
Ashtabula County District Library — Ashtabula & Geneva
Conneaut Public Library — Conneaut
Grand Valley Public Library — Orwell
Harbor-Topky Memorial Library — Ashtabula Harbor
Henderson Memorial Public Library — Jefferson
Kingsville Public Library — Kingsville
Rock Creek Public Library — Rock Creek
Financial Literacy
Ohio Department of Commerce Financial Literacy — free tools for budgeting, credit, saving, and investing for all ages
Ohio Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Resources — statewide financial education initiatives and resources
Home Health Hazards
Ohio Department of Health Healthy Homes Program — guidance on mold, lead, radon, and other household hazards
Ohio Healthy Homes Network — Mold Resources — information on identifying and addressing mold in your home
ODH Indoor Environments Section — call 800-200-2526 for free guidance on mold and indoor air quality
Health Resource Awareness
Ashtabula County Wellness Map — find local mental health and wellness resources in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County Health Department — local public health services, vaccines, and health information for county residents
Ashtabula City Health Department — public health services for City of Ashtabula residents
Conneaut City Health Department — public health services for Conneaut City residents
Ohio Department of Health — trusted statewide health information and resources