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Foster Grandparent Program | Community Action Akron Summit

670 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302

Designated Parking.
Eligibility
Serves low income Summit County residents age 55 and over.
Required documents
Must provide 13 weeks of Income Verification. Must complete an application.
Hours
By appointment only.
(330) 253-8806
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(330) 572-8298
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Provides opportunities for low-income people aged 55 and over to serve children and teenagers who have special needs. Foster Grandparents help young people increase their self-confidence and achieve personal independence so that they can overcome problems and become productive members of society. Service sites include Head Start programs, child care centers, public schools, Akron Children's Hospital, Summit County Children Services Board, and others.
Last assured
02/03/2026
Providing organization
Community Action Akron Summit
Provides a wide range of diverse and comprehensive services and programs to address the needs of low-income residents of Summit County. Offers programs such as: Energy Assistance, Foster Grandparent, Head Start/Early Head Start, Pathways HUB, and the Community Action Earned Income Tax Credit Program.
Foster Grandparent Program | Community Action Akron Summit