| 1. | I
live in Lakewood. Where can I go for food stamps? |
| | The
closest location to Lakewood to apply for food stamps is 9830 Lorain Avenue in
Cleveland. Their phone number is (216) 987-7000. |
| 2. | I
am being evicted. Can you help me? Do you know of any housing available in Lakewood? |
| | We
do not help with relocating, but we do offer assistance locating resources if
you have resided in Lakewood for the past six months. You will be connected with
a case manager depending upon your situation and referred appropriately. Contact
the Department of Human Services at (216) 529-6685. |
| 3. | My
utilities have been disconnected. Can you help me? |
| | We
offer case management services to assess the situation and refer you to the most
appropriate resolution. |
| 4. | I
am a little short on cash this month. Can you help me? |
| | We
offer case management services to assess the situation and refer you to the most
appropriate resolution. |
| 5. |
Is this the welfare office? |
| | No,
this is not the welfare office. Services commonly referred to as "welfare"
are provided by the Cuyahoga County Department of Health & Human Services,
Employment & Family Services through Neighborhood Family Service Centers.
The center that assists Lakewood residents is called Westshore and is located
at 9830 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland. You can contact them at (216) 987-7000. |
| 6. | What
is the number for the Board of Education? |
| |
The telephone number is (216) 529-4000. The Board of Education is located at
1470 Warren Road. |
| 7. | What
is the number for the Board of Recreation? |
| | The
telephone number is (216) 529-4081. The Board of Recreation is located at 1456
Warren Road. |
| 8. | How
can I get a copy of a birth certificate? |
| | Individuals
born in Lakewood may obtain a certified copy of their birth certificate through
the Lakewood Division of Health. Click here
for more information. |
| 9. | How
can I get a copy of a death certificate? |
| |
Certified copies of death certificates for individuals who died in Lakewood
may be obtained through the Lakewood Division of Health. Click here
for more information. |
| 10. | What
do you do? |
| | The
City of Lakewood, Department of Human Services, consists of four divisions, Aging,
Early Childhood, Health and Youth. The Department office houses the Director and
an Administrative Assistant who provide programmatic support and administrative
oversight to the divisions. The Director of the Department of Human Services is
one of the Mayor's cabinet level appointees and is responsible for the provision
of human services to Lakewood's residents. |
| 11. |
Is there a food bank in Lakewood? |
| |
Lakewood's "food bank" is the Lakewood Christian Service Center.
They are located at 1412 Marlowe Avenue and their phone number is 226-6466. |
| 12. | Is
this Social Security? |
| |
No, the Lakewood Social Security office is located at 14650 Detroit Avenue.
They do not publish a direct phone number to this location. They can be reached
at 1-800-772-1213. |
| 13. |
I have items to donate. Will you accept them? |
| |
We rely on monetary donations to support programs and services provided to
the Lakewood community and welcome monetary donations at any time through The
Lakewood Foundation. Other donations may be considered based upon appropriateness.
We do not have space to store items to have "on hand". Please contact
the Department of Human Services at (216) 529-6685 or via e-mail
to determine appropriateness of donation. Seasonally, we may accept clothing items
for our annual H2O Clothing Sale in August and Christmas gifts for our
annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday program in December. |
|
14. | What
is the phone number for Lakewood Christian Service Center? |
| |
The phone number for the Lakewood Christian Service Center is (216) 226-6466. |
| 15. | What
is the phone number for WIC (Women Infants Children)? |
| | The
telephone number for the Lakewood WIC office is (216) 228-2180.
Their address
is 14511 Detroit Avenue. |
| 16. | Do
you have a list of home day care providers? |
| | Contact
the Division of Early Childhood
to find an up-to-date list of home day care providers to match your needs. |
| 17. | Do
you have a list of child care centers? |
| | Click
here for the Early
Childhood Directory of Early Care and Education Facilities (PDF) |
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