Get Involved
Foster and Adoptive Parenting
We currently have the highest number of children in custody in years. You can help by becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Donate
Comfort Cases
When a child comes into our care through emergency circumstances, being able to give them a bag full of needed items makes a difference!Holiday/Special Events
Hope for the Holidays is our annual gift program for children and teens in foster care. We also have Spring, Thanksgiving and Back to School events.Back To School Challenge
Donate school supplies or pre-packed backpacks for children in need.Diapers, Wipes, Period Supplies
Every month Project MKC gives DCFS diapers, wipes, and period supplies for our youth. Click on the link if you are interested in supporting, donating, or learning more about the wonderful work they do in Northeast Ohio!Toy Ideas
Age/Development Level appropriate toy ideas for children in our care.Welcome Home Kits
Purchased/Donated items for youth aging out of foster care and setting up their own households.Donate Goods/Services
Donate personal care products, toys or other items to help celebrate children’s birthdays, special achievements or holidays.Mentor
Bellefaire JCB Mentoring Program
Mentor a child ages 10-21 currently in foster care through Bellefaire JCB’s Mentoring Program.Cleveland Angels Dare to Dream Mentoring Program
Mentoring program for any youth in foster care or at-risk to age out of foster care, ages 11-22 years.Community of Hope Group Mentoring Program
Team mentoring program for youth aged 18-27 who have experienced foster care.Report
Report Abuse
Resources for reporting child abuse and neglect, senior or disabled adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, and for victims/survivors of domestic violence.Reporting Suspected Public Assistance Fraud
Referrals and investigations for complaints of suspected public assistance fraud.Volunteer
Become a Cleveland Angel
Foster family support program offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building and mentorship.Get Involved/Help the Homeless
Volunteer opportunities with our homeless neighbors through the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Continuum of Care initiative.More
Foster/Adoptable Kids
There is a shortage of homes and facilities across Ohio. You can help by becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Take a look at our wonderful Adoptable Kids.Work for Us
The Department of Human Resources has made it our mission to recruit the most qualified and productive staff for Cuyahoga County.