Informed by community development studies and published projects, Forward Wayne County was formed to operate as a backbone organization.  Our primary objective is to support organizations that focus on improving the lives of our residents through Human Capital Development, we call this Our People Pillar and Quality of Place initiatives, we call this work Our Community Pillar.  The work of our coalitions and partner organizations aims to attract, develop, and retain a highly competitive workforce.  Within Our People Pillar, our coalitions and partner organizations work together to help our youngest residents achieve Early Childhood Success, improve all our residents’ Health and Wellness, help more people reach Educational Attainment, and increase Employability.  We invite you to learn more about our efforts in Wayne County Indiana by joining our newsletter, reading our most recent news, or contacting us directly.