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24 Hour Abuse Hotline (330) 434-KIDS (5437)
Summit County Children Services depends on the generosity of our community to help support the ongoing needs of the foster kids in our care. We have specific needs and special programs for donations and volunteers throughout the year. Learn more below about how you can become involved in making a better life for children in our county.
Summit County Children Services solicits and receives community donations of specific items, gift cards, and financial donations to purchase items that directly benefit the children who are served by the agency.  If you have specific questions, please contact the Community Relations Department at (330) 379-1980.   
 
DONATIONS OF GENERAL ITEMS
SCCS is able to accept donations of NEW ITEMS only: toys, diapers (sizes NB-6), baby wipes, cleaning supplies, children clothing, duffle bags, and personal care items (full size bottles). SCCS is NOT ABLE to accept donations of gently used items of any kind.

We have set up Amazon Wish Lists for some of the general items we have an ongoing need.  Please use the links below in order to view and order any of these items. They can be shipped directly to Summit County Children Services at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306, ATTN: Community Relations.  

NOTATION ABOUT DONATIONS OF LUGGAGE:  SCCS is NOT ABLE to accept donations of new or gently used luggage or suitcases (due to a lack of storage). SCCS does accept donations of duffle bags.

DONATION DELIVERY:  Please email Leah Marino or call (330) 379-1980 to arrange a time for delivery or pickup.

BEDS FOR KIDS PROGRAM

When Summit County Children Services social workers enter homes to assess concerns of child abuse and neglect, they frequently find children without safe sleeping conditions. When the family has limited or no resources to provide a bed or crib, SCCS caseworkers turn to this program for help.

As a public, levy-funded agency, SCCS is limited in its ability to use taxpayer dollars for certain expenses, including the purchase of beds (except in situations of extreme emergency). Our Beds for Kids program is largely dependent on funds donated to the agency.

A donation of any amount is helpful. A new twin-size bed or crib can be purchased for around $220 to $240 respectively. Donations of new twin or crib bedding, sheets, blankets and pillows are also needed.

Donate to the Beds for Kids Program.

For more information, please call Bonnie Doan at (330) 379-1801 or email her at [email protected].

MAKE A DONATION

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year to help with projects benefitting children served and educate the community about child abuse and neglect, positive parenting, and agency services. No volunteer opportunities are available working directly with children or families, in order to protect their privacy.
 

In order to volunteer with SCCS, you will need to complete a three-step process:

  • Complete a Volunteer Information Form.
  • Come in for a face-to-face interview.  During the interview, you will be provided with more information about the agency and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
  • Be fingerprinted for a background check (at no cost to you). This will be done when you come in for the interview.

Once these steps are complete and the background check has been reviewed/approved, you will be added to our volunteer database, and as opportunities come up, you will be notified of all the details. If you are interested and available, you can sign-up accordingly.

If you have any questions, email Leah Marino or call (330) 379-1980.