Summit County Children Services (SCCS) 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) 379-1994. 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.
Infant & Toddler Items
Bedding & Bath Items
Children’s Pajamas & Undergarments
Personal Care Items
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: Donations may be dropped off Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the front desk of the administration building. The agency is located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron 44306. To make other delivery or pick-up arrangements, please email Sandy DeLuca or call (330) 379-1994.
2023 Back to School Program
The Back-to-School season is fast approaching, and Summit County Children Services (SCCS) wants to ensure that children receiving services have the essential supplies that will help them achieve success in the year ahead.
SCCS respectfully requests your financial support of our Back-to-School Program. To make a monetary donation towards the purchase of backpacks and school supplies, please make your check payable to Summit County Children Services and mail it to 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306 by July 28. You may also make an online contribution at Donate Now (summitkids.org).
NOTE: In the event that financial contributions exceed what is needed for this specific program, Summit County Children Services will use all remaining contributions to directly benefit children served by the agency.
With your help, we can make returning to school easier for each child we serve by providing them with the essentials they need to succeed in the classroom. We appreciate your generous support.
We sincerely thank you for your generosity and support for the children and families in Summit County.
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.Download the Volunteer Information Flyer.
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 Sandy DeLuca, Supervisor, Community Relations, or call (330) 379-1994.
