Summit County Children Services (SCCS)

This Veterans Day, we're proud to recognize members of our SCCS family who have served in the United States military. Thank you to them and all veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are grateful for you today and every day❤️🤍💙

Curious about foster care? Hear real stories from three current foster families at our final Foster Care Open House of the year! 📅 Thursday, November 12| 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Virtual Event Learn more and register: ow.ly/7CVl5103TSU

November is National Adoption Month!💙 In 2025, SCCS finalized 68 adoptions, helping children and families begin exciting new chapters together. Every child deserves a safe, loving, permanent family💙🏡

Congratulations to Margaret on her retirement!

Congrats to Dan on his retirement after 30+ years! Your dedication has made a huge impact. 🎉

Halloween Tips For Foster & Adoptive Parents 🎃 Make Halloween fun and safe for all kids, even those facing stress or sensory overload. 🧡 Got tips? Share with us!

Happy National Make a Difference Day! 🩵🩵🩵 Learn about fostering, build a Foster Friendly Community, share our posts, and donate to support kids in Summit County! 🙌

💜 Our staff wore purple for #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about domestic violence and show support for survivors. Together, we can help break the stigma and build safer, healthier futures for children and families.

Congratulations to Ma'Kyah on receiving the PCSAO Leaders of Tomorrow Award! This honor recognizes youth who demonstrate growth, leadership, and resilience. We're proud to celebrate Ma'Kyah and this well-deserved achievement💙

Last year we served an average of 576 families a MONTH💙

Don't miss our October 22nd info meeting! Learn foster care basics & support with Summit County Children Services. Register: ow.ly/ceup50Zqe0X

In 2025, 8,574 children received agency services. That's 1 in 13 kids in Summit County.

Another year of Community Outreach in the books💙

Excited to welcome new faces to the SCCS team! Interested in joining us? Explore career opportunities: ow.ly/yngl50ZQBVU

Welcome to our Fall 2026 student interns! Excited to see all the great work ahead🌟

🎓Congratulations to Abby on graduating from Ohio START!💙 We're so proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and all the hard work, growth, and determination it represents👏 #OhioSTART #Graduation #Recovery

Big congrats to Jennifer on her retirement from Summit County Children Services! 🎉 Your contributions will be missed. Best wishes on your next adventure!

Join us on October 16th for a day of food, games, and meeting incredible kids at our Fall Adoption Mixer. Register: ow.ly/GjmN50ZCHT8 🍂💙 Approved home study required.

After over 11 years of dedication, we want to wish Vicki a happy retirement! Thank you, Vicki, for everything you’ve done—we’ll miss you!

We're excited to share that the Kinship Unit at SCCS has been selected as a top 5 nominee for this year's Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award!