Together for Safe Kids
For over 100 years, the number of children needing intervention in Summit County has increased. And the trauma these children experience leaves them with complex needs that require a range of services and extensive treatment.
1 out of 12
Children received services in 2017.
That’s 9,719 children in Summit County.
36%
Increase in the number of children in custody since 2012.
-$58.6M
Since 2008 – cumulative impact of a loss of over $58.6 million over the last 9 years.
30yrs
SCCS has not received an increase in levy funds for 30 years.
Vote November 6th
In order to continue the critical work of keeping children safe, SCCS will place it’s levy on the ballot this November. It is a 2.25 mill renewal levy with a 1 mill increase and provides nearly 60 percent of the agency’s operating budget.
