FRIENDLY PICKETS--Ohio Governor George Voinovich waits to be introduced to participants of the Ohio Family and Children First Conference, while children from Head Start programs hold their signs, at the conference held, in Columbus Ohio, on Thursday, Oct 24, 1996. The conference brought together over 700 policy leaders, family members, and advocates from throughout the State's 88 counties.

UP WITH CHILDREN--Four year old Laura Lee performs with the Imaginating Dramatics Company during the Ohio Family and Children First Conference held in Columbus Ohio, on Thursday, Oct 24, 1996. Laura recently performed with the touring company of Miss Saigon.