You are joining the program with a family or youth from Stark County Children's Services.

This agency places children & youth in foster or kinship care with appropriate temporary living situations, trains foster parents, and works with youth transitioning from care. This agency has oversight of the foster home or youth you are matching with, and any Cleveland Angels volunteers who will be in person consistently with the family/youth must complete their agency-specific requirements.

Stark County Requirements

1. Schedule a Fingerprinting Appointment with Stark County Children's Services & let your Cleveland Angels Case Manager know when you are going.
2. Sign Up for your Program Orientation with Cleveland Angels (if you have not already done so).

This agency requires proof of background check, and proof of identity. Your Cleveland Angels Case Manager will facilitate this with what you have already provided. If there are any additional items needed, your Case Manager will communicate that directly with you.

NOTE -- A Program Orientation with your Case Manager is important to complete before you begin. Orientation covers things like Foster Care 101, the way trauma affects the brain & behavior, the bounds and expectations of the program you're joining, and more. You'll have an opportunity to ask any and all questions!

If you have not scheduled Orientation, please communicate with your Case Manager as soon as possible, or sign up for an upcoming session here!

CONGRATS! You are getting close to meeting your Match!