Family and Youth Programs and Services
12525 Lake Avenue
(216) 529-6870
lakewoodareacollab@lakewoodoh.net
H2O Help to Others Youth Program
- HOME ALONE – Safety course that fosters independence in children ages 9-12. It encourages safety preparation and conversations within families with a parent attendance requirement. The project is designed by high school leaders who develop a range of skills through their involvement in HOME ALONE.
- Summer Camp – Four two-week sessions of summer camp serving 192 middle school youth each year. Campers are engaged in in a variety of volunteer projects and go to different service agencies across the Greater Cleveland area. They are closely mentored by skilled counselors in groups of six, fostering positive social connections and reflection on the work they share each day. Campers enjoy game time, team building activities, speakers, and philanthropy projects throughout their session.
- Middle School program – Site-based extra-curricular offered at al local middle schools. Meetings include introductions to a topic, service projects, high school mentors, and game time.
- High School Volunteer Program – H2O has a variety of volunteer opportunities for high school students to sign up for as their schedules allow. These offerings include H2O-coordinated fundraisers and events, service trips to area agencies, and recruitment for community events. H2O also offers committed roles for leadership development, such as middle school mentoring and HOME ALONE.
Click here for more information about H2O.
Lakewood Family Room
- Community Building Programming for families with young children
- Drop in Play Groups
- Breastfeeding Support
- Pediatric Sleep Specialist
- Art Workshops
- Story and Music Programs
- Cove Park Meet Ups (Warm months)
- Lakewood Early Childhood Professionals
- Resource and Referral Services
- Income Based Childcare Assistance
Click here for more information about the Lakewood Family Room.
Lakewood Area Collaborative & Community Based Services
The Lakewood Area Collaborative-Community Based Services, located in the Cove Community Center provides free and optional community-based services to families with children under the age of 18 (or 21 with a disability) residing in the following neighborhoods:
- Bay Village
- Cleveland (44111 & 44135)
- Fairview Park
- Lakewood
- Rocky River
- Westlake
Click here for more information about the
Lakewood Area Collaborative.
Juvenile Diversion
The goal of the City of Lakewood’s Juvenile Diversion Program is to work with juveniles/parents in Lakewood to prevent future delinquent behaviors and or unruly behaviors by juveniles. Juveniles will be redirected from the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court system through programming, supervision, and supports.
Click here for more information about Juvenile Diversion.
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Family & Youth Services Flyers+-
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H2O (Help to Others)+-
H20, Help to Others, is a service-learning Program for high school and middle school Youth. It is a collaborative effort of:
- City of Lakewood Department of Human Services
- Lakewood City Schools
- Our community Supporters and
- The amazing youth of Lakewood.
- Local and county wide agencies and Service organizations.
- This program is dedicated to strengthening and enriching this community by engaging youth in LEARNING, LEADING, and SERVING. Youth are given the opportunity to be active contributors to their community while building and strengthening civic and social responsibility.
For more information, email Emmie Hutchison at emmie.hutchison@lakewoodoh.net, or call 216-529-6045.
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For more about H2O, reach out to:
- Emmie Hutchison, H20 Coordinator, [ Email Emmie Hutchison » ]
- Amy Chodzin, H2O Assistant Coordinator, (216) 529-4169 [ Email Amy Chodzin » ]
Click here for more information about H2O.
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Lakewood Family Room+-
Click here for information about the Lakewood Family Room.
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Lakewood Area Collaborative+-
Click here for information about the Lakewood Area Collaborative.
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Juvenile Diversion+-
The goal of the City of Lakewood’s Juvenile Diversion Program is to work with juveniles/parents in Lakewood to prevent future delinquent behaviors and or unruly behaviors by juveniles. Juveniles will be redirected from the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court system through programming, supervision, and supports. The first step in correcting these behaviors is for juveniles to recognize their actions are wrong. Participation in the program is voluntary, and contingent on the juvenile accepting responsibility for their actions for the delinquency or unruly charge.
Program Design
The program is designed to decrease negative conduct and promote positive behavior by:
- Support Services for Juveniles & Families
- Behavioral and Academic Prevention/Intervention
- Referrals To H2O Program
- Participating in City Of Lakewood Community Meals
- Parenting Classes
Collaborations
Juvenile Diversion Program Collaborates with:
- Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
- Lakewood City Schools
- Lakewood Police Department
- Alcohol & Drug/Mental Health Counseling Services
- Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services
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Family and Youth Programs and Services FAQs+-
Q: Is this the county?
A: No. This is the City of Lakewood. All county related assistance including child support, food stamps, health insurance, job training, and emergency assistance, can be found by calling the Cuyahoga County Department of Jobs and Family Services at (216) 987-7000 or for concerns of child abuse and/or neglect please call the Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services at (216) 696-KIDS (5497).
Q: Who do I call if I think a child is being abused?
A: Please report all concerns of child abuse and neglect to Cuyahoga County Child and Family Services at (216) 696-KIDS (5437).
Q: I am a parent with children and I need assistance, who can help me?
A: Please call the Division of Youth at (216) 529-6873 or email youth@lakewoodoh.net
Q: My child is in trouble with the police, who can I talk to?
A: Juvenile Diversion Program is a voluntary program designed to offer first time juvenile offenders and their parents the opportunity to restore trust, give back to the community and to find ways to continue to be positively involved in their community. It is designed to empower families through education, direction and guidance for the betterment of the child, the City and its residents. Questions? Contact Juvenile Diversion Program at (216) 529-6870
Q: My child has been truant at school, who can I talk to?
A: Juvenile Diversion Program is a voluntary program designed to offer first time juvenile offenders and their parents the opportunity to restore trust, give back to the community and to find ways to continue to be positively involved in their community. It is designed to empower families through education, direction and guidance for the betterment of the child, the City and its residents. Questions? Contact Juvenile Diversion Program at (216) 529-6870
Q: I have a middle school child and looking for positive volunteer opportunities, do you know of any?
A: H2O has a variety of programs to connect Lakewood middle school and high school youth to volunteer opportunities. Contact H2O ‘Help to Others’ Youth Volunteer Program (216) 529-6045 to inquire about their programs.
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Recreation Department+-
The Community Recreation & Education Department is run through the Lakewood City Schools.
Click here to view their website or call (216) 529-4081.
