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SUMMARY:Wear Blue
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8 is Wear Blue Day so grab your blue attire and join the movement!! Join Summit County Children Services in painting the county BLUE to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month and help raise awareness about the importance of child abuse and neglect prevention. \nWear Blue is about sharing your blue pride! Add #SummitWearsBlue and tag us on Facebook and Twitter and collaborate with us on Instagram. We want to see everyone join the movement! \nFirst\, be sure to wear something blue. Don’t have anything blue? We’ve got you covered!  Check out our downloadable material below and start posting your ‘wear blue’ pride. \n\n\n\nWe Wear Blue Sign\nI Wear Blue Because … (you fill in)\n\n\n\nSocial Starters\nNeed some social media inspiration? Try a couple of these: \n\n\n\nI wear blue because I want children to be safe with @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue\nJoin the Movement and help raise awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention! Wear Blue with @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue\nAre you wearing blue today? We are! Join the movement with us and @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/wear-blue/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T170000
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SUMMARY:Blue at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:All guests who wear blue to the Akron Zoo will receive free admission and free popcorn will be provided!
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/wear-blue-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Akron Zoo\, 500 Edgewood Ave\, Akron\, OH\, 44307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Summit County Children Services has an urgent need for more foster families. Join us to learn more about our process! At this event\, staff will explain in more detail our foster care/adoption process\, share information about the support provided by the agency in addition to sharing basic information about the children who enter agency custody. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-19/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20260304T185925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185925Z
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SUMMARY:Close-Up On Epigenetics
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a foundational understanding of how historical and intergenerational trauma affects family experiences and interactions with systems. Participants will explore the impact of these experiences on trust\, communication\, and responses to system involvement. The session encourages reflection on practice and policy to strengthen relationships with families and support trust-centered approaches. By the end\, participants will understand epigenetic trauma and its significance in fostering compassionate and collaborative work with children and families.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/close-up-on-epigenetics/
LOCATION:Akron-Summit County Public Library\, 60 S High St\, Akron\, 44326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151100Z
UID:7498-1776969000-1776972600@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Summit County Children Services has an urgent need for more foster families. Join us to learn more about our process! At this event\, staff will explain in more detail our foster care/adoption process\, share information about the support provided by the agency in addition to sharing basic information about the children who enter agency custody. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-20/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20260304T190715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190715Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Blue Sunday is a day where faith communities across Summit County are encouraged to join together and take time during their services to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who work to serve and protect them. \nHow to pray for abused children on Blue Sunday: \n\nPray they will be rescued\nPray they are placed with caring people\nPray their minds and bodies can heal\nPray they find hope\nPray for those who rescue them\n\nResources for Faith Communities\n10 Things You Should Know About SCCS \n12 Things Your Church Can Do To Help Abused Children \nHappy Families Coloring Page \nHappy Families Discussion Page \nHappy Families Word Search
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/blue-sunday/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T093000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20260304T190938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192714Z
UID:7840-1777534200-1777541400@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:15th Annual Appreciation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month (observed in April)\, Summit County Children Services (SCCS) will hold its 15th Annual Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday\, April 30\, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at House Three-Thirty\, a NEW location for this event. \nDuring the breakfast\, awards will be presented to several Champion for Children award recipients whose accomplishments have significantly contributed to the well-being of children and families throughout our community. We will also publicly thank and honor key organizations\, agencies\, businesses\, civic groups\, families\, youth and individuals who are committed to helping keep children safe in our community. \nAdditionally\, the Grand Prize Winner of the SCCS Poster/Slogan Creative Contest will be recognized. \nJoin Us: \nSeating is limited so reserve your table of eight (8) early. Your group’s name will be identified on a table placard and given recognition in the event program. Please complete this form and send it with your check (made payable to Summit County Children Services) by Wednesday\, April 15. NOTE: Individual ticket price is $30 per person. \n  \nShould you have questions or need more information\, feel free to contact Michelle Lambach at (330) 379-2014 or by e-mail at michelle.lambach@summitkids.org.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/15th-annual-appreciation-breakfast/
LOCATION:House 330\, 532 W Market St\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll learn about the licensing process\, available support\, and what fostering truly looks like — no pressure\, just conversation. \nRegister here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone considering fostering or adoption\, supporters\, community partners\, or anyone who wants to understand how they can help children in Summit County.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-open-house-6/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T151657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151657Z
UID:7502-1781168400-1781172000@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-21/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T151851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151851Z
UID:7505-1782412200-1782415800@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-22/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152017Z
UID:7507-1784203200-1784206800@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-23/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152152Z
UID:7509-1786041000-1786044600@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-24/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152315Z
UID:7511-1787250600-1787254200@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-25/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152436Z
UID:7513-1789065000-1789068600@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll learn about the licensing process\, available support\, and what fostering truly looks like — no pressure\, just conversation. \nRegister here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone considering fostering or adoption\, supporters\, community partners\, or anyone who wants to understand how they can help children in Summit County.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-open-house-7/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Open Houses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152649Z
UID:7515-1790274600-1790278200@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-26/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152843Z
UID:7517-1791484200-1791487800@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-27/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152953Z
UID:7519-1792659600-1792663200@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-28/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T153117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T153117Z
UID:7521-1794508200-1794511800@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll learn about the licensing process\, available support\, and what fostering truly looks like — no pressure\, just conversation. \nRegister here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone considering fostering or adoption\, supporters\, community partners\, or anyone who wants to understand how they can help children in Summit County.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-open-house-8/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Open Houses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T234044
CREATED:20251124T153209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T153209Z
UID:7523-1796927400-1796931000@www.summitkids.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it really takes to become a foster parent with Summit County Children Services. This virtual information session covers the basics of foster care\, the licensing process\, and what support is available for foster families. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and hear about the children in our community who need safe\, stable\, and nurturing homes. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “Could I foster?” — this is the perfect first step.Register here: https://www.summitkids.org/child-services/foster-care/foster-care-adoption-inquiry-form/ \nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in fostering or adopting\, caregivers\, community members\, or anyone looking to learn more.Contact: 330-379-1990
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/foster-care-information-meeting-29/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Foster Care Information Meetings
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