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Foster Care & Adoption Information Meeting

Thursday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. at Summit County Children Services, 264 S. Arlington St., Akron. At this meeting, agency staff will explain the process, support provided by the agency, and costs involved (specific to adoption) as well as share general information about the types of children who come into care. Attendees will also have an opportunity to view the agency's Recruitment DVD, which features children who wait to be adopted. Advance registration IS NOT required. The meeting is FREE to the entire community. Questions - (330) 379-1994.

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Summit County Children Services is pleased to offer free trainings on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse. This training is specialized to meet the requirements for all child care employees, child care centers, and type A homes.

Topics covered include: An Overview of Summit County Children Services, indicators of child abuse and neglect, mandated reporting, community supports, prevention of child abuse, and supporting families.

The three-hour renewal class will be offered Monday, June 4 from 6-9 p.m. Registration for the training will begin at 5:45 with training beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Please note that no one will be permitted a late entrance. Participants are free to bring their dinner.

The initial six-hour course will be offered in the Fall, 2012.

All trainings will be provided at Summit County Children Services located at 264 S. Arlington Street in Akron. Registration is required as space is limited. Register Online.

Fifth Annual Foster Parent Conference

The Northeast Ohio Regional Training Center and Summit County Children Services is proud to announce the upcoming Fifth Annual Foster Parent Conference on Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12. The conference will be held at the Education Center at Summit County Children Services. Online registration is also available at www.surveygizmo.com/s/249542/2010-neortc-foster-parent-conference. Foster Parents can also call the NEORTC toll free registration line at 866-294-3787. If you have any questions, please call Julie Hayden at 330-379-1976. For more information click here to view the event pamphlet.

Agency Reminds Area Residents of the Importance of Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

In light of the ongoing child sex abuse scandal involving Penn State University, officials at Summit County Children Services (SCCS) are reminding area residents of the critical importance of quickly reporting to Children Services any instances of suspected child abuse and neglect – especially those of a sexual nature.

“Beyond the physical and emotional harm done to the children mentioned in the Penn State case, one of the greatest tragedies of this entire situation involves the serious concerns about how the alleged crimes committed were reported or not reported in a proper and timely manner,” said SCCS Executive Director John Saros.

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