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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

Recruitment Activities

Foster Care & Adoption Information Meetings

  • June 21, 6-8 p.m. - Stow/Munroe Falls Public Library
  • 3512 Darrow Road, Stow
  • July 12, 6-8 p.m. - Summit County Children Services
  • 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron
  • July 26, 6-8 p.m. - Norton Branch Library
  • 3930 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton
  • August 23, 6-8 p.m. - North Hill Branch Library
  • 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, Akron
  • September 6, 6-8 p.m. - Firestone Park Branch Library
  • 1486 Aster Avenue, Akron
  • September 19, 6-8 p.m. - Summit County Children Services
  • 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron
  • October 4, 6-8 p.m. - Goodyear Branch Library
  • 60 Goodyear Blvd., Akron
  • November 15, 6-8 p.m. - Tallmadge Branch Library
  • 90 Community Road, Tallmadge
  • November 29, 6-8 p.m. - Maple Valley Branch Library
  • 1187 Copley Road, Akron
  • December 13, 6-8 p.m. - Summit County Children Services
  • 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron

The community is invited to attend these special Foster Care & Adoption Information Meetings to learn more about Summit County Children Services' programs.  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 meetings are FREE to the entire community.  Refreshments will be served.  Questions - (330) 379-1994. 

Heart Gallery

The Heart Gallery of Summit County Children Services is an exciting photographic display featuring many children who wait to be adopted.  Each photograph captures the unique spirit and individuality of the child.  The purpose of the Heart Gallery is to raise the community's awareness of the growing number of children who need adoptive families.

The children featured in Summit County Children Services' Heart Gallery are boys and girls of all ages.  Some are siblings who want and need to remain together.  Their common bond is their need for adoptive families.

Click here for information about the children available for adoption.

The Heart Gallery will be on display at various locations in Summit County throughout the year.  Below is a list of upcoming locations:

  • CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE LOCATIONS