Coordinate and Align Resources to Engage, Empower and Educate youth, family and community

The North Canton City Schools CARE Team (Coordinate and Align Resources to Engage, Empower and Educate youth, family and community) is designed to assist students and their families with nonacademic barriers. The implementation of CARE Teams is comprised of teachers, administrators and staff from multiple community agencies including law enforcement, mental health, alcohol and drugs, and other social service agencies located throughout the county. The team works together in a school-based environment to address challenges facing the at-risk student population and their families.

They have implemented the North Canton Cares Network to help those individuals who are new to the community, or current members who can not afford to purchase  needed clothing items. Donations of money or new North Canton apparel or other new clothing items are being accepted. 

Funding for this program is partially supplemented by United Way of Greater Stark County. Learn more: Ohio's Stark County CARE Team Initiative

SANTA’S CLOSET

The CARE Team is gearing up to open Santa’s Closet for families in need of assistance for the Holidays. Here is how to get started, and deadlines for application:

• This holiday program is limited to families with children who attend North Canton City Schools or St. Paul’s School.
• Families will need to apply yearly; prior participation does not guarantee future acceptance. Families who apply here will be contacted by one of the Family Support Specialists.
• Deadline for registration in this holiday program is November 15 by 4:00pm
• Distribution is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 4:00-7:00pm and Friday, December 13, 8:00-11:00am at the Northwood Campus. Families will be scheduled for pick-up.
• Families will pay $25 per child, cash only, paid at pickup time. This must be paid before shopping or picking up items. No exceptions.

This program is made possible through the generosity of area businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals. This is NOT funded by North Canton City Schools. If you would ike to help, please contact one of our Family Support Specialists, or complete this form, and we will contact you!

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Family Support Specialists

Jennifer Holloway: North Canton Primary School, North Canton Intermediate School  
jennifer.holloway@northcantonschools.org   

Renee Cowger: North Canton Middle School 
renee.cowger@northcantonschools.org  330-497-5635 x 1297

Kathy Yaros: Hoover High School
kathy.yaros@northcantonschools.org 330-497-5620 x 1113

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