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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.

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 or click here for an information pamphlet.

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.

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.

Children Services Sees Increase in Cases Involving 'Bath Salts'

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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