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].
Provides opportunities for recreation and education for citizens of Spring Lake. Summer: baseball, t-ball, summer day camp. Playground activities for children. Fall/Spring: basketball, football, cheerleading, and soccer. Parks: Mendoza Park, Odell Road Park, Ruth Street Park, Wilson Avenue Mini Park. Afterschool Program at Community Center. Multipurpose Community Center offers: basketball court, nautilus equipment fitness room, three classrooms and banquet room, commercial kitchen with equipment, and game room.
Provides recreational opportunities to citizens of all ages. Activities include leisure activities; classes such as fitness, arts and crafts, and self-defense, programs for Senior Citizens; free play for children after school; and special events. Multi-purpose rooms are available for rental or free for qualified non-profit organizations.
Provides affordable leisure activities for youth, adults and seniors.
Enjoy fun and playful activities with your child and build a tight community of like minded moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter. Support. Connect. Empower. Make a difference.
As moms ourselves we understand that life is about finding balance and nurturing our minds and spirits as well as our bodies. By joining a Fit4Mom Village Playgroup and Events Club in your area, you will not only enjoy fun and playful activities with your child, but will build a tight community of like minded moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter.
Fit4Moms' Club, powered by Stroller Strides, consists of three essential components:
1. Free Playgroups (once per week) Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences for both mom and child(ren). We facilitate uplifting supportive conversation for mom and developmental activities for children that emphasize wonder, discover and creativity.
2. Moms’ Nights Out (once per month) This is a time for moms! The goal is to provide an activity to allow your moms group to re-discover adult conversation and personal passions.
3. “Moms with a Mission” Our goal is to provide you with a platform to help better the community where you live and play. We organize and inspire members to participate in activities focused on giving back to children, families and the environment.
You can find more information about these events and RSVP on our Facebook page at Stroller Strides of Fayetteville, NC
A subsidized child care service provides for the protection, care, and developmental experiences for children ages birth through 12 years old. Services are provided primarily to low-income families to support employment and training efforts or in conjunction with child protective services. The program provides assistance with the cost of child care. Customers must meet eligibility requirements. See The Division of Child Development and Early Education on line for additional information.
List fee summer meals that are served to children ages 18 and younger and are located at schools, churches, community centers and other places that are safe for kids and teens to go. Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites only operate when school is not in session.
a parent to parent support program dedicated to families of children with special needs - ages zero to ninety nine - by offering information - emotional support - support groups - workgroups - advocacy - education and community resources.
Provides care services to all families who have suffered the loss of a soldier. This includes facilitating support groups, coordinating events, as well as, linking families to community resources and services.
Formerly Green's Home for Women, now Teague's Home for women offers transitional housing for homeless women. VA claims Assistance Job Search Assistance/Referral Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans Mentoring/Life Coaching Assistance with Discharge Upgrades Financial Literacy Classes Transportation to VA for medical care and treatment Peer counseling and support groups. And above all, compassionate care and consideration for the daughters of our nation.
Teague's Home for Women is a faith-based non-profit organization designed to provide women the tools they need to move off the street, learn how to get a job or education and improve their situation.
Peer education program, parent opportunities, and peer training.
Adolescent pregnancy recreational services for children and youth to include parent involvement. Programs are school-based and community-based. Parent support groups are encouraged. Empowers teens and preteens with self-control to reduce risky behaviors and improve self-image.
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a joint endeavor of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and volunteers who wish to help gardeners by sharing their knowledge. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet educational needs of home gardeners
The Re-Store Warehouse accepts donations of new and used home improvement products such as cabinets, appliances, lighting, furniture, lighting and plumbing fixtures, windows, doors and more. The materials are sold to the public at a discount with the proceeds going back to the community through organizations such as Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Operation Inasmuch, Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality Network, The Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (formerly The Women's Center of Fayetteville), Teague's Home for Women and Habitat for Humanity. These organizations provide much needed programs, assistance and housing for those who are less fortunate. Renovating your kitchen or bathroom? Working on a major remodel or just looking for some cool stuff to spruce up your house.
Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
Provides after school programs and recreational activities for military dependents and those who are military affiliated. Call for hours of operation.
Offers assessments and counseling for career choices and goals. Provides financial assistance with tuition and books at a community college or trade center for up to 2 years.
A list of participating providers can be found here:
https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/drills/provider/provdrill.aspx?geo=3701000000&pu=1&plang=E
Also provides on-the-job training and internships.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Hope Center is a City of Fayetteville-owned facility to address the needs of the homeless female population. The Hope Center will provide meals, shelter, computer lab and referral services to homeless women
To encourage the love of reading and learning, the UWCC in collaboration with EMBARQ, launched DPIL in 2005. It is our goal that every preschool child in Cumberland County has his/her own library of books at home. Children registered in DPIL receive a free book at home every month by mail until his/her fifth birthday.
Provides assistance with utility payments by appointment only, please have a photo ID and a copy of the bill.
Provides independent living skills, educational,and social programs for blind and visually impaired adults and school-aged children.
