Summit County Children Services (SCCS) hosts free monthly virtual meetings about foster care, covering agency overview, licensing process, types of children in care, and support services for families. These informative sessions allow participants to ask questions and determine if fostering is suitable for them. Children should not attend due to sensitive topics. Advance registration is required for the Zoom link. For more information, call (330) 379-1990.

12 November 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a virtual Foster Care Open House featuring a live panel of current foster parents who share their real stories, challenges, and why fostering matters. This interactive session gives you an honest look at foster care from the people living it every day. You’ll learn about the licensing...

NOTE:  SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES ONLY LICENSES FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOMES IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO:  
SUMMIT, CUYAHOGA, GEAUGA, MEDINA, PORTAGE, STARK AND WAYNE.  

IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN ONE OF THESE OHIO COUNTIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHILDREN SERVICES AGENCY WITHIN THE COUNTY/STATE YOU LIVE.

Foster Care Inquiry Form