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].
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is an early literacy program that mails age-appropriate books to registered children on a monthly basis. The books are mailed in the child's name in an effort to create a sense of excitement about getting new books. Children can receive the books from birth to their fifth birthday, regardless of family income. DPIL is often coordinated through a local nonprofit organization, such as a library. The sponsoring organization selects a geographic area to target for book distribution and raises the funds to cover the cost of the books. Parents can also register children online.
Dorothy Gilmore Recreation Center plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
E E Miller Recreation Center plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
Cumberland County Schools is the lead agency in Cumberland County for early intervention services to eligible preschool children with disabilities who reside in Cumberland County. Through the "Early-In" Preschool Program, special education and related services are provided by certified teachers and therapists to qualifying three-and four-year-olds and five-year-olds that are not eligible to attend kindergarten.
"Early-In" is a member of C.O.L.O.R.S. (Children’s Organizations Linking Opportunities, Resources, and Support) which is the Local Interagency Coordinating Council of Cumberland County. Formed in 1987 as a sub-committee of the North Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council, the mission and vision of C.O.L.O.R.S. is to facilitate access to a comprehensive system of early intervention services for children and families of children (birth to five years) with, or at risk for, developmental concerns or special needs. (Visit us at www.cumberlandcolors.com.) "Because starting early makes a difference."
If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, see contact information below:
If your child is under 3 years old.......................................................................... Call Child Service Coordinator at (910) 486-1605
If your child is 3 to 5 years old......................................................... Call Early-In, Cumberland County Schools at (910) 484-6761
For a child under 3 years of age who is a military dependent and living on post ..............................Call Educational & Developmental Intervention Services at (910) 907-3347
For a child 3 to 5 years of age who is a military dependent and living on post .................................. Call Fort Bragg Schools at (910) 907-0252
Early Head Start (EHS) is a comprehensive, flexible child development and parenting education program delivered through home visitation, center‐based services to children and families, or a combination of both delivery modes. Parent‐child activity groups may also be part of the program. The focus of the parent component is to assist parents build skills to assist their child's development, increase family literacy, and promote healthy parent‐child relationships. Providers also give parenting support and education, and assist families with transitioning their children into Head Start or other preschool programs when the child reaches age three. Family advocacy, resource and
referral to other community services are also provided.
Baby Bounce Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Tots & Tales Story Time
Toddler Story Time
Toddlers & Preschool
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD), established in 1964 , is a day/residential facility for the education of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. It is located on a beautiful and historic fifty-four acre campus in Wilson, North Carolina.
Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
Offers resources for county residents to fill their informational/recreational reading needs; comprehensive collection of books (including foreign language and ESL materials), magazines, audio/video/DVD materials, local newspapers, access to online databa
A program of Fayetteville Urban Ministry that offers food, clothing, household items and personal care items to individuals in need. Donations and volunteers are needed in all aspects of this program.
Emergency Services: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, medication, and other emergency needs. May be able to assist with household goods and general assistance for people involved in natural disasters or house fires.
Assistance is given by appointment only.
Utilities: Must have a final notice. No deposits or re-connection fees.
Rent: the client will have to obtain the Salvation Army Rental Assistance form/W-9 form from the Salvation Army, have landlord complete them, and bring them to the scheduled appointment. Clients will not be interviewed if forms are not completed. Not able to assist with rent deposits.
Prescription: Includes blood pressure, heart, and antibiotics only. No pain or psychotropic drugs will be filled. Can only be filled once.
Furniture vouchers: only issued to individuals that have been in a fire or flood. A fire report must be provided.
Clients seen Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only.
Emergency assistance for prescriptions, dental extractions, medical supplies, eyeglasses, orthotics, gas voucher to out of town medical appointments, and a medical equipment loan program. Also, has a diabetes education program and childhood obesity program.
Offers vocational counseling, job placement, on-the-job training programs, tax credits, screening, selection and referral and other business services. Lists job vacancies for local area, statewide, nationwide and worldwide for government and private employers. Determines eligibility, processes and payment of benefits to individuals who are out of work. Provides employment & training related services and information to eligible military veterans.
Temporary financial assistance for individuals and families. All payments go directly to the vendor. Based on income eligibility.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP): provides utility assistance with heating and cooling costs. Only provides assistance for emergency situations; must have final notice.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): provides utility assistance with emergency and non emergency heating costs. Applications will be taken from the beginning of December until the end of March for households that include a person who meets at least one of the following criteria: Is age 60 or older OR disabled. Applications will be taken the beginning of January until the end of March for all other households as long as funds are still available.
An annual contest sponsored by the National ASYMCA, open to family members (pre-school through high school) of all active duty service members, Reserves, National Guard, DoD civilian employees, and Retirees. This essay contest promotes reading among children and teens, and encourages parents to find time to sit down and read with their younger children.
Offers books, developmentally appropriate toys, and materials to families and child care providers of young children at no cost with a $5.00 yearly membership fee. Resource materials are also available to students and teachers in the early childhood field. Professional equipment is available on a fee-basis (laminator, die cutter, art waxer, bookbinder, and copier).
We cultivate a community of 3,000 Christ like believers who worship God, meet the needs of people, and minister to the Lost. SERVICE TIMES: Sunday School 9:30 AM • Worship Service 10:55 AM • Wednesday Word Explosion 6:30 PM
This program is designed to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. It combines adult literacy, early childhood education, and parent education. Children attend pre-kindergarten classes while their parents attend an adult education class at the same time. Helps parents earn GED, improve basic skills, or take English As A Second Language classes.
Information, screening, and referral for family members with special needs.
Provides institutional group care for displaced and broken-home children between the ages of 0 and 21 years old.
