Foster Care Services | Summit County Children Services
264 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306
Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - voice | Kinship Care and Navigator Services
Voice - voice | Client Rights Officer
Voice - voice | Volunteer and Donor Opportunities
Voice - voice | Kinship Care and Navigator Services
Voice - voice | 24/7 Child Abuse and Neglect Intake Hotline 330-434-KIDS
Voice - voice | Administrative and General Information
Voice - voice | Independent Living Program
Voice - voice | Supervisor of Community Relations
Voice - voice | Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call the Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line or visit the website for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Description
Provides temporary placement for children and youth placed in the custody of Summit County Children Services. Foster parents and other substitute caregivers work to meet the child and family's case plan goals for reunification. Services include foster home recruitment and training, ongoing education, training, and other collaborative services to promote child safety and reduce the length of time children remain in out of home care. Kinship placement is secured whenever possible to maintain family connectedness and minimize trauma.
Data provided by
211 Summit
Providing organization
Summit County Children Services
Assesses and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Delivers culturally sensitive, collaborative protective services that provide children with a nurturing, safe, and permanent home.