THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ONTARIO COUNTY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS RESEARCH AND DATA DRIVEN, PROMOTING A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN, COLLABORATING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS AND SECURING FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. THE PARTNERSHIP'S UNIQUE STRENGTH IS ITS ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER AND COLLABORATE WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING SEPARATELY ON THE SAME ISSUES. THIS HIGH-FUNCTIONING COLLABORATIVE MODEL CREATES MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH, HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS THE ABILITY TO BRING TOGETHER SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, HOSPITALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT (STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FORCES), LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, PHARMACIES, AND HUMAN SERVICES.