A number of area children are looking for permanent homes with a foster or adopted family. Summit County Children Services is sponsoring a free Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting Sept. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the agency, located ta 264 S. Arlington St., Akron.

Those attending the meeting will learn more about foster care and adoption, including: what and how long the process is; what kind of support is provided by the agency; and the costs involved with adopting a child. Agency staff will also share basic information about the children coming into care.

Guests will also view the agency's recruitment DVD that features children in permanent custody who are waiting to be adopted, and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the entire community and reservations are not needed. 

For information, call (330) 379-1994.