COVID-19 RESPONSES & RESOURCES
SCCS COVID-19 Visitation Response Plan - Revised 8/9/2021
During the COVID-19 crisis, Summit County Children Services (SCCS) has continued to provide essential services to children, their families, and caregivers during this unprecedented times.
• SCCS continues to maintain contact with children, both in substitute care and their own homes
• Caseworkers are engaging in virtual family interaction with families to assess safety and well-being
• SCCS has implemented measures to ensure that children are continuing to have contact with their parents and siblings
• SCCS is working with caregivers to provide supports as needed, including more flexible childcare arrangements.
• Majority of SCCS workforce has transitioned to working remotely from home
• Staff members who continue to come to the office or see clients are taking their temperature each morning, if possible. If they have a fever, they are to notify their supervisor and not leave their home.
• The office is continuing regular daily cleanings with more deep cleaning and surface cleaning of the high touch areas in the buildings. Any staff that remain in the building will have plenty space to physically distance from one another.
• The gates at SCCS are closed and all visitors will be required to check in with security prior to entering agency premises.
Please continue to visit this link for updates and changes to services and resources. We hope you find this page helpful. Stay safe and healthy. We are in this together!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not only sharing resources that are available to address your families’ needs, but we are continuing to ask for your help to keep our children safe.
OHIO CHILD WELFARE TRAINING PROGRAM
New Distance Learning Website
BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
• Click here for a list of scheduled online Foster Care Information Sessions. Click here to follow us on Facebook.
• Call (330) 379-1990 or email inquiry@summitkids.org.
• Click here to sign-up for pre-service training.
GET HELP - COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Summit County CARES
Summit County CARES Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program is designed to reduce evictions and foreclosures. The website, www.summitcountycares.org is now available. The website provides an overview of the program and income guidelines. On Monday, July 6th, theApply button will go live and residents will be able to complete applications through Friday, July 17th. Click here for more information.
Food Resources
• Call 855-560-0850 or visit https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/agency-map to be connected to food pantries and hot meals via the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank.
• Akron Public Schools is providing meals for all children, age 1-18, regardless of the school they attend. Details, including locations and times, are available at https://akronschools.com/c_o_v_i_d-19.
Utility Services
Text “covid19” to 211-211 to be connected to local resources and information to address concerns around the coronavirus
Transportation
Click here to view the METRO services. All METRO services are free until further notice. Per CDC guidelines, METRO encourages limiting travel to necessary travel only.
Medical Needs
If you suspect you or someone in your home has COVID-19, contact your primary care provider by phone first. They will provide further direction, including referrals for testing.
•Click here to view a chart of the symptoms of the flu virsus COV-ID 19.
Mental Health:
Crisis Text Line
COVID Careline
Mental Health Support
Respite Care:
• Foster Parent Association - info@summitcountyfpa.com 330-996-1013
Family Resources including Academic, Stress Management, Child Care and Family Activities
- Click here for a list of known Child Care Providers.
- Click here for a Helpful Guide on Mask Wearing, Books and Other Information.
- Click here for a Resource Guide.
Click here to contact us today with questions or for additional information call 330-379-9094.