Community Services of Stark County

Specialties

Community Services of Stark County, Inc. is a non-​profit social service/​mental health agency serving northeast Ohio. Our broad array of services includes counseling, adoption and parenting, a homeless shelter, emergency assistance, child and youth services, case management, and more. Our Samaritan’s Table program provides a weekly hot meal for those in need. The Rape Crisis program provides information and support. Pyramid Training Services offers training for professionals and counselors.

The agency was founded in 1919 in response to children orphaned by World War II and the flu epidemic. Our Loving Choice Adoption and Parenting Services program is licensed to conduct domestic adoptions, private and international home studies, and post-​placement supervision. We provide birth parent counseling and support, offering a choice of open, semi-​open, or confidential adoption as well as parenting options.

Our mission statement: Community Services of Stark County, Inc. shall serve all persons with dignity and respect. We shall empower individuals and families to enhance thequality of their lives through support, advocacy, training and counseling.

History

Established in 1919.

Since 1919, when a group of parishioners organized to find homes for orphans, the agency has grown and multiplied its services. Community Services of Stark County, Inc. is an ecumenical agency that reaches out to everyone in Stark County.

Today our programs and services in nine specific areas are available to all in need, regardless of race or creed. Fees are arranged according to one’s ability to pay and no one in need of assistance is ever turned away because of that individual’s inability to afford services.

We have four sites in Stark County: Canton, Massillon, Alliance and North Canton. This allows the agency to meet individual needs in an efficient and effective manner.

Our counselors also act as advocates to assist clients in obtaining services not available through our agency. If you, or a member of your family, are in need of professional assistance, please contact the agency to arrange for an appointment.

Meet the Manager

Dan F.

Manager

Daniel J. Fuline has served as the Chief Executive Officer/​Executive Director of Community Services of Stark County, Inc. since 1984. Previously, he was the Branch Director of the Akron Child Guidance Center in Barberton.

Dan received his BA Degree from Youngstown State University in 1970. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Ohio State University in 1972. Dan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and is also certified through the Academy of Social Workers and holds a Diplomate in Social Work.

Dan was honored in 1991 as Social Worker of the Year, was a recipient of the Good Samaritan’s Award in 1999, and received the Golden Dove Award in 2001. He is a past President of the Canton Rotary Club. He served on the board of the Sisters of Charity Foundation and is a Past President of the Family Service Council of Ohio. He also served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board and the Advisory Social Work Board for Malone College.