Kids Grow Best in Families

foster care & adoptive placements

Protect

we respond to emergency child abuse and neglect reports 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Preserve

prevention, foster care & kinship services

Empower

COMMUNITY EDUCATION & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Opportunities

Wayne County Children Services currently has employment opportunities for qualified individuals. 

ALERT: FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 the Wayne County Children Services building will be CLOSED between 8AM to 11AM  due to a water outage, staff will be working remotely during regular business hours.

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21may5:00 pm7:00 pmWAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD MEETING

27mayAll DayWayne County Children Services - Closed in honor of Memorial Day

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21may5:00 pm7:00 pmWAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD MEETING

27mayAll DayWayne County Children Services - Closed in honor of Memorial Day

Our Mission

 

Wayne County Children Services, in partnership with the community, exists to protect abused and neglected children and to strengthen, preserve, and empower families.

Our Mission

 

Wayne County Children Services, in partnership with the community, exists to protect abused and neglected children and to strengthen, preserve, and empower families.

WE RESPOND 24 HOURS A DAY

Report Abuse: 330-345-5340 / 1-855-642-4453 (855-O-H-CHILD) Child Safety is Wayne County Children Services’ top priority. Experienced screeners will answer calls about child abuse or neglect 24/7.

Volunteers Needed

 

Volunteer and support the needs of a child today.

Volunteers Needed

 Volunteer and support the needs of a child today.

ADOPTABLE CHILDREN

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INFORMATION

Agency Overview

History

Leadership & Staff

Annual Reports

Agency Statistics

Agency Complaint Form

Wayne County MOU

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Reporting Abuse

Emergency Assistance

Intake Services

Child Abuse & Neglect Training for Day Care Providers

PREVENTION SERVICES

Family Services

Kinship Services

Independent Living & Young Adult Services

VISITATION INFORMATION

Visitation Guidelines

FOSTER CARE INFORMATION

General Information

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Inquire More Information

Becoming A Foster Parent & Required Training

Ongoing Foster Parent Training Schedule

Ohio Information About Foster Care

KINSHIP INFORMATION

Kinship Services

Ohio Information About Kinship Care

ADOPTION INFORMATION

General Information

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Certification & Pre-Service Foster Parent Training

Adoptable Children

Ohio Information About Adoption

SUCCESS STORIES

Foster Care Success Stories

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Overview

Closet of Hope

'Make a Wish' Christmas Project

Shop with a Hero Project

Tutoring Program

Mentoring Program

RESOURCES

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Community Events

Community Resources

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