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24-Hour Child Abuse and Neglect
HOTLINE
(330) 434-KIDS (5437)
Ohio's Safe Havens For Newborns
Click on the photo or call Children Services for program information.
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Summit County
Children Services
264 S. Arlington St.
Akron, OH 44306
Phone: 330.379.9094
Fax: 330.379.1901
TTY: 330.379.2036
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25th Annual Child & Family Awareness Month: Volunteers Needed to Assist with Packing Day
 The 25th Annual Child & Family Awareness Month, a month-long celebration of children and families, will be observed this April! To help promote the Month to the community, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assist with PACKING DAY where buttons, stickers, magnets, brochures, posters, etc. will be packed for delivery to schools, churches, businesses, and agencies throughout the community.
DETAILS: Packing Day is Saturday, February 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (may finish earlier), at Summit County Children Services, 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Lunch will be provided to everyone in attendance. Youth needing volunteer hours are encouraged to register. Groups are welcome, but must have adult supervision. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If you have questions, please call (330) 379-2055 or email proy@summitkids.org. |
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training
 Summit County Children Services is pleased to offer free trainings on Reporting and Recognition of Child Abuse. Though this training is specialized to meet the requirements for all child care employees, child care centers and type A homes, the training is open to the public.
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 initial six-hour course will be offered on Saturday, March 3 and Saturday,March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. The registrant will need to attend both sessions to receive certification.
The three-hour renewal class will be offered during the summer. A date has not yet been determined. Please check back to this website in May.
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Thank You Donors & Volunteers!
Summit County Children Services thanks the many donors and volunteers who made the holidays special for hundreds of children and families served by our agency through programs such as our Holiday Toy Room, Adopt-a-Family and Grocery Gift Card Programs. We appreciate your support very much. |
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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 They’re inexpensive, easily available and as of now, legal. They come with innocuous names like, ‘Ivory Wave,’ and ‘Vanilla Sky.’ And, they’re the latest new ‘designer drug’ to hit the streets in the Akron area.
They’re called ‘Bath Salts.’ And, after being called into five separate cases in just the past two months involving individuals who had snorted, smoked or ingested this dangerous new, mind-altering substance, Summit County Children Services is warning area residents – especially parents – about the serious dangers involved. |
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Foster Care & Adoption Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 6-8 p.m. at Summit County Children Services, 264 S. Arlington Street, 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. |
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There are more than 200 children in the permanent custody of Summit County Children Services, and nearly half of them have no identified adoptive family. Three out of four of these children are over the age of 12. Read the profiles's of more of these children from our Foster Care & Adoption page.
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