For individuals and families seeking to adopt or host foster children, Summit County Children Services will host a free foster care and adoption information meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Compass Coffee at The Well CDC, 647 E. Market St., in Akron. Residents who attend the information meeting will learn a variety of details about foster care and adoption, … [Read more...]
Spring and summer clothing needed for children served by Summit County Children Services’ clothing center
The Summit County Children Services 'Clothing Center' – which provides new and gently worn clothing of all types for needy client families served by the agency – is asking area residents who may be cleaning out closets this time of year to consider donating their unwanted children's clothes. The Clothing Center presently has a special need for: Spring and summer pajamas of … [Read more...]
Foster care and adoption information meeting at Green Branch Library
Summit County Children Services is sponsoring a free Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting on Wednesday, May 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Green Branch Library, 4046 Massillon Rd., Uniontown. There is always a need for foster and adoptive parents in Summit County. Our agency presently has more than 200 children in foster care – including more than 40 children in permanent … [Read more...]
Foster care and adoption information meeting set for Odom Boulevard Branch Library on April 6
Summit County Children Services is sponsoring a free Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, 600 Vernon Odom Boulevard, Akron. As of the end of February, 44 children in agency custody were waiting to be adopted. Area residents who attend the information meeting will learn a variety of details … [Read more...]
‘Close-Up on Youth Violence’ program is part of April’s ‘Child & Family Awareness Month’ Observance
Limited space is still available for the free Close-Up© on Youth Violence program scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 from 8 a.m. - noon at St. George Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Rd., Akron. The program is part of the 29th Annual “Child & Family Awareness Month©” celebration coordinated throughout Summit County during the month of April by Summit County Children Services. … [Read more...]
Foster care and adoption information meeting set for Firestone Park Branch Library on February 22
Summit County Children Services is sponsoring a free Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting on Monday, February 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Firestone Park Branch Library, 1486 Aster Ave., Akron. As of the end of January, 45 children in agency custody were waiting to be adopted. Area residents who attend the information meeting will learn a variety of details about the … [Read more...]
Summit County Children Services seeks donations of Easter baskets for children in agency custody
With this year's Easter holiday again arriving early, Summit County Children Services is asking for community donations to help brighten the season for children in agency custody by providing them with festive Easter baskets. Especially needed this year are donations of assembled and wrapped baskets with items for teen girls, teen boys and infants. Monetary donations are … [Read more...]
