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There is no more important foundational unit to a community than the family, and, to the family, the children. The 306 Initiative raises awareness of the need for foster families in collaboration with local churches.
Too few foster homes means
46.6%
of foster
children are relocated
outside Summit County.
SUMMIT COUNTY FOSTER HOMES
2003
350
2023
154
SUMMIT COUNTY REMOVALS
2022
811 Removals,
~584 from Akron
95 Removals from
zip code 44306
PARTNERS OF THE 306 INITIATIVE
Summit County Children Services
Together we can provide Summit County families with the support they need to create stronger, safer, and happier homes. Currently there are more than 800 children who are in need of a foster family, but only about 155 foster homes.
Interested in becoming a respite family for SCCS. Call 330 379-1990
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