Lakewood Area Collaborative

05/18/2026

Help us stock our pantry to help those in need.

04/27/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team at the City of Lakewood

The City of Lakewood Department of Human Services is looking for a dedicated, compassionate professional to join our Division of Youth as a Human Services Case Manager (WRAP Specialist).

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community. 💙

What you’ll do:
✔️ Work directly with youth and families through home visits and meetings
✔️ Assess needs and develop service plans
✔️ Connect clients to resources and support services
✔️ Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and ongoing case management
✔️ Collaborate with community partners and support systems
✔️ Facilitate groups and support programs

Position details:
📍 Full-time position
💲 Salary: $66,081.60 annually
🕗 Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (some evenings/weekends required)

Qualifications:
✔️ Bachelor’s degree in a related field
✔️ At least 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families
✔️ LSW required
✔️ Ability to pass background checks and screening

If you’re passionate about supporting families and strengthening our community, we encourage you to apply!

04/15/2026

Join us Thursday April 23rd from 1:30-3:30pm for a Community Partner Conversation with Kevin Gowan the Director of JFS.

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04/13/2026

We are excited to announce a Community Forum on April 23, 2026, at the Cove Community Center. This event offers a unique opportunity for community partners and stakeholders to engage directly with leadership in discussions surrounding child and family services. Please note, there will be no March meeting as we transition to Quarterly Collaborative Meetings. Mark your calendars for the upcoming meetings in May, August, and November.

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12/03/2025

Join us tomorrow for our montly collaborative meeting.

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11/05/2025

🌟 Help Support Families in our service area with Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies! 🌟

At Lakewood Area Collaborative we believe every family should have the basics they need to thrive—and you can help make that happen!

We’ve created an easy Amazon “wish list” filled with hygiene and cleaning supplies for families living in the 44107, 44116, 44126, 44135, 44140, 44145 and 44111 ZIP codes. Whether it’s soap, shampoo, laundry detergent or cleaning sprays—each item you purchase goes directly toward helping a family in our community.

🛒 How you can help:

Visit our Amazon list:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2VKK47IE0X6D3?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_F6JKH8GT1D40WNF1EKJ0_1

Choose one (or more!) items you’d like to purchase

Amazon ships it straight to us, and we distribute to families in need

It’s that simple — even a small purchase can make a big difference! 💙

Why it matters:

Families who are already managing so much shouldn’t have to choose between essentials and other priorities.

Clean, safe homes support healthier children, stronger communities, and more stability.

Your generosity sends a powerful message: “You matter. We see you. We care.”

🙏 We’re so grateful for any support you can share—please also feel free to share this post so others in our network can help spread the word. Thank you for standing with Lakewood families!

With gratitude,
The Team at Lakewood Area Collaborative

06/09/2025

Check out our June Newsletter featuring our Back to School Resource fair Event.

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05/02/2025

Check out our May Newsletter.

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04/21/2025

Join us this Thursday April 24th for our monthly collaborative meeting
from 1:00pm-2:30pm.

We will be serving a light lunch
Despinas.

We also welcome Salaam Cleveland, Magnet: The Manufacturing and Growth Network and OhioGuidestone to share with us about their programs and services.

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04/02/2025

The Lakewood Area Collaborative April 2025 Newsletter is out.

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