Early childhood physical abuse
When a baby is abused, it can have severe consequences including developmental issues, brain damage or even death. Actions such as shaking, hitting and non-accidental head injuries (NAHI) are all forms of early childhood physical abuse. If you are concerned that an infant, toddler or young child may be suffering from physical abuse, reach out for help, advice and support.
Child Protective Services
Call the hotline right away to report child abuse. Referral specialists are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Local: (330) 455-KIDS (5437)
Local: (330) 455-KIDS (5437)
National: 1 (800) 233-KIDS (5437)
National: 1 (800) 233-KIDS (5437)
Child safety & support
Canton, OH 44718
Suite 436
Canton, OH 44702
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
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
Crisis & emergencies
Canton, OH 44708
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. (DVPI)
24-hour Crisis Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233) Provides emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence in Stark County and surrounding communities
- Emergency Protective Shelter
- Outreach and Aftercare
- Legal Advocacy
- Transitional Housing
- Medical Advocacy
- Peer Support
Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233)
Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233)
Email: info@dvpi.org
Secret Safe Place for Newborns: Mercy Medical Center ER
Confidential emergency shelter and medical care within three days of birth.
1320 Mercy Dr. NWCanton, OH 44708
Phone: (330)-489-1000
Phone: (330)-489-1000
United Way of Greater Stark County
Parenting & family support
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44707
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44708
Aultman Emergency Department
For parents who want to safely and legally give their babies up.
2600 6th St. SWCanton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 363-6203
Phone: (330) 363-6203
Goodwill Community Campus
On the Ken Weber Community Campus Employment, education and family strengthening services Pre-Employment Services Help members of our community gain the necessary skills to qualify for better jobs, which means a brighter future Job Placement Services From completing a job application form to interviewing skills and hiring events, we make sure to help you not only qualify for the job but get the job Family Strengthening Social Services Financial Literacy Literacy Services COMPASS – for survivors of rape or sexual abuse Parenting Skills Training Program: Classroom based program that educates parents who are at risk or who have had children placed in foster or alternative care. Home-Based Parenting Program: Provides education and real-life application with support in the parents’ own home Parents Anonymous: Weekly support group for parents and/or caregivers that encourages mutual support and safe, strong families Outreach Provides outreach services for Northeast Ohio communities through The Ken Weber Community Campus in downtown Canton, Ohio. Our facility houses a multitude of organizations that reach out to the community to touch the lives of those in need.
408 9th St. SWCanton, OH 44707
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9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Help Me Grow-Home Visiting
Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based program offered at no cost to your family. Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.
6057 Strip Ave NWWHO SHOULD BE REFERRED?
Pregnant women and families with young children.Supporting first-time parents with home visiting services for children up to 3 years old
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Once your family has been referred, you will be assigned a home visitor, who will provide caring support and reliable information on the topics that matter most to you about your pregnancy and child’s development. Whether it’s what you can do to strive for a healthy pregnancy; how to soothe your crying baby; how to manage sleep (yours included!); or how to deal with the stresses of parenting; your home visitor is there to help, listen to your concerns, and connect you to community resources based off of your needs. We invest in you to make your own decisions about what is best for you and your child.
BENEFITS OF HOME VISITING
Healthy birth outcomes - Pregnant women who participated in Home Visiting had 48 percent fewer low birth weight babies. Source.
Increasing children’s school readiness - Children who participated in Home Visiting scored 25 percent higher on first through third grade reading and math achievement tests. Source.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480
Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480
Parents Anonymous
Self-help group encouraging parents to make lasting, effective, positive changes in their lives.
142 Arlington Ave. NWCanton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 445-1061
Phone: (330) 445-1061