Placement And Protective Specialized Services | Summit County Children Services

Matches children in permanent custody with adoptive families. Includes adoptive parent recruitment, education and training, adoption preparation services, and ongoing supportive counseling from initial placement through adoption finalization. Post adoption services are also available to assist families with emerging needs as they arise.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

264 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306

Hours

By appointment only.

Voice

(330) 379-1877

voice | Independent Living Program

Voice

(330) 379-1980

voice | Volunteer and Donor Opportunities

Voice

(330) 996-1799

voice | Kinship Care and Navigator Services

Fax

(330) 379-1901

Voice

(330) 434-5437

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

Voice

(330) 379-1990

voice | Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line

Voice

(330) 379-9094

voice | Administrative and General Information

Voice

(330) 379-2087

voice | Client Rights Officer

Application process

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

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Primarily serves families residing in Summit County. - Note: Families interested in adopting must be licensed for foster care and adoption. Summit County Children Services does not approve adopt-only homes.

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.