Children with incarcerated parents
Changes are underway. Please go to the JFS website for the most up-to-date information.
Having a parent in prison can have a significant impact on a child’s mental and behavioral health. These children often face challenges, including changes in family structure, financial instability, shame and social stigma. To help reduce the risk for negative outcomes, such as depression, substance use and criminal behavior, it is important for communities to wrap around children with incarcerated parents.
Child safety & support
Canton, OH 44718
Suite A
North Canton, OH 44718221 3rd St. SE
Canton, OH 44702
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families, as well as trauma and grief-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and SITCAP services to reduce risk and increase childhood resiliency, including:
4641 Fulton Dr. NW- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Email: [email protected]
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OhioGuidestone
Providing counseling, support, advocacy, and education with a focus on prevention and treatment in the home, community, office, or telehealth. Additional Program:
The Prevent Relapse Occurrence Team with Enhanced Case management and Treatment (Protect) works with juveniles who have shown sexual behavior problems who are not incarcerated or are returning to the community following separation. PROTECT services are designed to work specifically with individuals who have been identified as participating in “sexting” behavior or other minor-related sexual behavioral issues.
4579 Everhard Rd NWSuite A
North Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (440) 260-6466
Phone: (440) 260-6466
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Stark County Job & Family Services
Changes are underway. Please go to the JFS website for the most up-to-date information.
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: [email protected]
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Stark Community Support Network
Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.
- Community Support Services (Mental Health & Substance/Alcohol Abuse) - Identify, Link, and Support individuals and families through the mental health and alcohol and substance abuse system.
- Community Response Team (Trauma Care and Community Violence) - Refer, Assist, and Advocate for individuals and/or families experiencing trauma.
- Infant Mortality (THRIVE) - Identify and Support women through their pregnancies to reduce infant mortality.
- Pathways Hub (Pregnant Mothers) - Educate and Support pregnant mothers to ensure a safe and healthy delivery.
- Parenting Classes - Classes are available for parents by court order or personal request.
- Individual or Group Counseling - Clinical Counseling / Therapeutic Support Groups are offered to individuals or families.
Legal advocacy & guidance
Suite 400
Canton, OH 44702110 Central Plz. S
Suite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Bar Association
he Stark County Bar Association is a professional organization for lawyers. Lawyer Referral Service - Provides referrals to attorneys who will provide a half-hour consultation for $30.00. Our service does NOT provide pro bono legal services. Call: 330-453-0686 or apply online at https://starkctybar.com/ Notary Public Education and Testing - We are an approved Education and Testing provider in Ohio. Visit our website for more information or call 330-453-0685 or email scb.starkctybar.com. Lawyer Complaints - Investigates complaints regarding attorneys who practice law in Stark County. Visit our website for more information or call 330-453-0685.
116 Cleveland Ave. NWSuite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0685
Phone: (330) 453-0685
Attorney referrals: (330) 453-0686
Attorney referrals: (330) 453-0686
Email: [email protected]
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Stark County Family Court
- Legal services for child custody, behavioral health, and domestic relations cases.
- Intake specialists who work with juvenile offenders and their families to prepare for court cases and provide mediation when possible are available at (330) 451-7317.
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) - Representing the rights and interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in Stark County.
Suite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7415
Phone: (330) 451-7415
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Resources & guides
Youth.gov
Find support for parents, teachers, law enforcement, case workers, clinical professionals and more as they care for children with incarcerated parents.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Learn strategies to reduce negative outcomes for children with a parent in prison, including poverty, poor academic performance, aggression, depression, delinquency and substance use.
Sesame Street Incarceration Toolkit
The incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming for children and caregivers. It takes special effort to start important conversations and answer kids’ questions. This toolkit can help you comfort children through these difficult moments.
