The Family Focus Guide helps families and individuals in and around the Fayetteville area find resources in our community.
If you have a service-focused organization that serves families in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area and would like to be listed, please email us at [email protected].
Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals to home-bound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one able and/or willing to provide meals for them.
The SAFE-LINK Domestic Violence Assistance Program was created as a & location for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking who come to the Cumberland County court system to obtain a civil domestic violence protective/restraining order or a civil no-contact protective order. The program is designed to provide immediate access to our court system to ensure the safety of these victims. In the SAFE-LINK Office, victims have privacy to complete required forms, obtain information about available resources such as community-based programs and shelters, and referrals to immediate services and counselors. Bilingual services are provided and documentation of physical abuse through digital photography is available.
Active Parentingâ„¢ 4th Edition, a community-based program, is a revision of the Active Parenting Now program and is designed to develop and strengthen parenting skills and improve parent-child relationships and child functioning.
The Adult Health Clinic provides comprehensive medical care for health maintenance and care of those with acute and chronic diseases. The primary care services are open to Cumberland County residents and individuals designated by Carolina Access Insurance coverage. A sliding scale service is available to those who financially qualify and third party insurance is accepted. Appointments and walk-in services are available.
A federally funded program for women 40-64 years of age that do not have insurance and have an income at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Patients will receive a pap smear - mammogram and needed follow-up.
Care Coordination for Children is a voluntary program available to all children of Cumberland County. From birth to five years children with special health care - developmental and social needs are served. Care management services are provided by trained nurses and social workers to assist families in improving health care for their children.
It is a voluntary program to assist families with at-risk or special needs children to obtain needed services. Support is provided to ensure that children have maximum opportunity to reach their developmental potential. Services include developmental screening and monitoring, physical assessments, preventive health education, developmental activities, medical/health care maintenance, resource referrals, information on child development and coordination of services. Services are provided in the home or at a site of choice by highly skilled nurses and social workers.
Provides various clinics including a Child Health Clinic for ages infant to 18 years old; Adult Health Clinic; WIC; Women's Preventive Health; Family Planning; Maternity Clinic; Dental Clinic. WIC and Immunizations have extended hours until 7pm on Tuesday. Care Coordination for Children is a voluntary program available to all children of Cumberland County, from birth to 5 years with special health care, developmental and social needs. Pregnancy Care Management is a voluntary program for high risk pregnant women in Cumberland County. Services provided at no cost to the participants.
Program for uninsured, low-income with hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and congestive heart failure.
Provides clinical and preventive dental services for children from birth to 20 years of age to include:exams, radiographs, hygiene education education, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions, space maintenance, stainless steel crowns and referrals.Interpreters are available upon request. During the school year, we conduct dental screenings for public school children attending pre-K, kindergarten, secondd grade, exceptional children, and fifth grade classes.
Provides care to women who desire assistance in preventing pregnancy, spacing children, or limiting the number of pregnancies. Contraceptive supplies are provided. Pregnancy testing and counselling is available.
Assists in the prevention of disease and the promotion of healthy living. Plans - organizes and conducts community and school health programs. Counsels clinic patients and provides speakers for any health topic.
Vaccinations for children and adults. Overseas travel vaccinations. Copies of shot records may be obtained for school/college/work providing individual requesting is entered into the NC Immunization Registry. TB skin testing for school /work is also provided.
The WIC program provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, breast feeding promotion/support to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five. Participants must meet residency, income and medical/nutritional risk eligibility requirements.
Expectant moms will learn about the birthing process, relaxation techniques, coping skills, comfort measures, pain relief options, and postpartum care. Interessted participants are strongly recommended to take the prepared childbirth education class around the 30th week of pregnancy.
Public Health School Nurses audit school records for up to date immunization records. Supervise administration of medication by school staff. Provide in school screening for vision and hearing. Provide guidance for overall school health issues and links resources to children and parents.
Nutrition education and food supplements for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or women who have given birth within the last six months. Children up to age 5 also included.
Prepares children and chosen family for adoptive placement, supervises placement, and recommends to the Court that the Decree of Adoption should be issued.
Provides a range of services to those experiencing physical or mental abuse. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, referral services, re-education of family members and temporary housing for victims and their children.
