For many decades, Summit County Children Services has protected abused, neglected and dependent children, and provided services that promote child safety, family stability and permanency for children – all based on the belief that, whenever possible, the best place for children is in their own home.

Thanks to this rich history – plus the confidence shown in us by the community through the passage of an operating levy in November 2007 – the future of Summit County Children Services is indeed a bright one.

Now underway is a comprehensive Strategic Planning process, which includes gathering input from our various key stakeholders . . . and the community at large. When completed, this Strategic Plan will play a pivotal role in our agency’s future direction. However, also of vital importance in guiding us into the future is this vision for our agency.

Our vision for the future is of an Agency that is viewed as vital and effective in its work; intervening where necessary and only to the degree necessary, and believing that every child should be in their own home or another permanent home. It is a vision of an Agency that works and communicates well internally, that cooperates and works closely with families, relatives, and all of our other partners in the community. It is a vision of an Agency that is well trained, culturally competent, focused on customer service and a commitment to continuous quality improvement in all its operations. And, above all, it is an Agency committed to protecting children and strengthening families.