Children with incarcerated parents
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.
United Way of Greater Stark County
Contact your local United Way office for help caring for a child with incarcerated parents. A referral specialist will assess your need and provide recommendations for public benefits, social services, counseling and/or financial assistance.
Hotline: 211
Hotline: 211
Hours: 24/7 guidance
Child safety & support
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44705
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Services to reduce risk factors and increase resiliency:
4641 Fulton Dr. NW- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: 330-433-6075
Phone: 330-433-6075
CommQuest
Provide collaborative care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Social Support. MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Counseling
Psychiatric Services
Community Supportive Psychiatric Treatment
Intensive Home-Based Treatment
School-Based Mental Health Counseling
Rape Crisis Program
Supportive Employment ADDICTION RECOVERY Detox
Addiction Counseling
Residential Treatment
Mom+Me Recovery
Addiction Prevention
Driver Intervention Program
Medication-Assisted Treatment SOCIAL SUPPORT Next Level Employment
Hot Meal Program
Homeless Shelter
Childhood Resiliency
Friendship Center
Financial Management Assistance
625 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-0374
Phone: (330) 455-0374
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ohio Guidestone
Providing counseling, support, advocacy and education with a focus on prevention and treatment.
401 Tuscarawas St. WCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (440) 234-2006
Phone: (440) 234-2006
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Stark County Job & Family Services: Children Services
Basic needs and protective services for Stark County children and families.
402 2nd St. SECanton, OH 44702
Toll Free: (888) 698-6893
Toll Free: (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 451-8032
Local: (330) 451-8032
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stark Community Support Network
Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.
1221 Harrisburg Rd. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-2260
Phone: (330) 455-2260
Hot meal programs
Akron, OH 44307
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44721
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
Network of food pantry and hot meal sites.
350 Opportunity Pkwy.Akron, OH 44307
Phone: (330) 535-6900
Phone: (330) 535-6900
Community Harvest
Excess food donations for Stark County residents in need.
4915 Fulton Dr. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-0800
Phone: (330) 493-0800
Meals on Wheels: North Canton
Delivers prepared meals to North Canton residents in need.
7707 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 494-0366
Phone: (330) 494-0366
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio
Provides food donations to individuals who are homebound due to age, illness or disability, with no eligibility requirements.
2363 Nave Rd. SEMassillon, OH 44646
Email: referrals@vantageaging.org
The Salvation Army: Food Pantry
Regional food bank offering free canned goods and fresh groceries.
420 Market Ave. SCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0159
Phone: (330) 453-0159
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The Salvation Army: Meals Program
Local food program offering hot, nutritious meals and opportunities for social interaction.
420 Market Ave. SCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0159
Phone: (330) 453-0159
Stark County Hunger Task Force
Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus 408 9th St SW Canton, OH 44707
Monday & Tuesday 9:15 - 2:35
Wednesday 9:15 - 3:35
Thursday & Friday - 9:15 - 1:35
408 9th St. SWSuite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-6667
Phone: (330) 455-6667
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9:15 am - 3:35 pm
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9:15 am - 2:35 pm
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9:15 am - 3:35 pm
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9:15 am - 1:35 pm
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9:15 am - 1:35 pm
Homeless & housing
Stark County Homeless Hotline
24/7 Hotline: 330-452-4363 For referrals to free community shelters and other local housing programs. Please allow enough phone time for specialists to conduct an initial assessment review to find information and programs that work best for your needs. The homeless hotline number is a part of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery.
24/7 Hotline: (330) 452-4363
24/7 Hotline: (330) 452-4363
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Legal advocacy & guidance
Suite 436
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Representing the rights and interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in Stark County.
110 Central Plz. SSuite 436
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7914
Phone: (330) 451-7914
Mediation Services
Coordinator serving as a liaison between families and the court.
110 Central Plaza SSuite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7435
Phone: (330) 451-7435
Stark County Bar Association
Referrals for people who have questions or need legal advice but do not know where to turn for a lawyer.
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
Stark County Family Court
Legal services for child custody, behavioral health and domestic relations cases. Visit their website for more information.
110 Central Plz. SSuite 670
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7415
Phone: (330) 451-7415
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Medical health resources
Building B
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44707
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44707
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44704
North Canton, OH 44720
Akron Children’s Hospital: North Canton
Pediatric health provider for children in Stark County:
6046 Whipple Ave. NW- Primary care
- Home care
- Surgical services
- Clinical services
- Financial services
Building B
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 433-1777
Phone: (330) 433-1777
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8:30 am - 12:00 pm
American Red Cross: Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter
Health and safety services for Stark County families.
408 9th St. SWCanton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 453-0146
Phone: (330) 453-0146
Aultman Physicians Center Clinic
Aultman-affiliated office providing internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecological care.
2600 7th St. SWCanton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 363-6235
Phone: (330) 363-6235
Canton Community Clinic
Medical services provided on a free and sliding scale.
2725 Lincoln St. ECanton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 454-2000
Phone: (330) 454-2000
Canton Family Medicine
Residency-based, family medicine office caring for patients of all ages.
2600 7th St. SWCanton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 438-6211
Phone: (330) 438-6211
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Shipley Child Health Clinic
Community health service programs and comprehensive health care for children.
919 2nd St. NECanton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 453-3386
Phone: (330) 453-3386
Stark County Health Department
Serves the public health needs of more than 250,000 people in Stark County:
7235 Whipple Ave. NW- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental health
- Health education
- Kids safety
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 493-9904
Phone: (330) 493-9904
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Mental health referrals
United Way of Greater Stark County
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.