Foster Care Services | Summit County Children Services

Provides temporary placement for children and youth placed in the custody of Summit County Children Services. Foster parents and other substitute caregivers work to meet the child and family's case plan goals for reunification. Services include foster home recruitment and training, ongoing education, training, and other collaborative services to promote child safety and reduce the length of time children remain in out of home care. Kinship placement is secured whenever possible to maintain family connectedness and minimize trauma.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

264 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice

(330) 379-1877

voice | Independent Living Program

Voice

(330) 379-1980

voice | Volunteer and Donor Opportunities

Fax

(330) 379-1901

Voice

(330) 434-5437

voice | 24/7 Child Abuse and Neglect Intake Hotline 330-434-KIDS

Voice

(330) 379-2087

voice | Client Rights Officer

Voice

(330) 996-1799

voice | Kinship Care and Navigator Services

Voice

(330) 379-9094

voice | Administrative and General Information

Voice

(330) 379-1990

voice | Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line

Application process

Call the Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line or visit the website for more information.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves Summit County residents. A criminal background check is required for all adult household members.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Summit County Children Services

Assesses and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Delivers culturally sensitive, collaborative protective services that provide children with a nurturing, safe, and permanent home.