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].
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.
Provides Comprehensive Information and Referral Services for all counties in North Carolina. The service is free, confidential and available in any language.
The Easterseals UCP Dorothy Spainhour Child Development Center provides quality early care and education services for children from six weeks to 5 years old. Although Easterseals UCP is known for its work with children with disabilities, this children’s center provides an inclusive program for typical learners as well as children with special needs. Our center is licensed through NC Division of Child Development Early Education as a 5 star center with special Developmental Day Certification. This program is also an NC Pre-k site for Cumberland County.
Better Living Series is a class focused on growing, preserving, and preparing healthy foods. During each class, participants are provided with researched-based information and an opportunity to learn through a hands-on approach.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians. We offer services related to youth development, nutrition and food safety, horticulture, livestock, and field crops. We are open M-F from 8-5.
Provides an experience for teens that simulates the parenting of an infant using computerized dolls. This innovative pregnancy prevention program is designed to help young people make responsible, informed choices about pregnancy.
The Greater Fayetteville Chamber program participants are exposed to local, state and federal communities. Civic leaders, who serve as faculty mentors, or speakers, impart how individuals and group leaders can make a positive impact in our the community. Meeting one full day a month each month, September through May, Leadership Fayetteville is where you or your employee will get acquainted with the other great folks that are involved, and visit great locations throughout the area. All this, while gaining valuable insight into the dynamics of our communities, from leaders of virtually every industry and business type.
Program Description: For all ages, through play, parents discover how to interact with their child in a way that promotes communication; problem solving skills; and fun centered learning. Meetings held every other month on the 1st Monday at the Partnership for Children Resource Center from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
4-H offers clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment and after-school child care. 4-H’ers gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders.
4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown. Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers. It's safe, it's fun ... and it's free!
55 and Older Community. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from 602 to up to 811 square feet.
* NOTE: Your actual rent could be lower as it is based on calculations determined by your income and in some instances, deductions. This would be calculated by the apartment site manager after your submission of all required documentation. Features: Ceiling Fans, Central Heat & Air, Community Computer w/Internet, Community Room, Handicapped Accessible Units, Individual Tenant Storage, Insulated Windows & Doors, Interior Apartment Entry, Kitchen w/Range & Refrigerator, Mini Blinds, On-Site Laundry Facility and Well Landscaped.
ABCD is an intervention in primary-care physician offices.[1] An ABCD staff person provides technical assistance and/or support to deliver high-quality comprehensive primary health care, including medical professionals’ use of standardized, validated, developmental and behavioral screening tools. If a developmental disability, delay, or other concern is identified through the screening process, a referral is made to connect the family with the services and resources needed for their child.
A comprehensive behavioral health care continuum providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment, including evaluations, medical management, and group, family and individual therapy. Substance abuse treatment is also available.
Telephone is answered 24 hours, 7 days a week
Active Parenting™ 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.
Administers hearing and speech/language screenings to children ages 3-5 in child care centers, home care centers, at community sites, and in the Speech/Audiology Department. Referrals and follow-up are provided for children who do not pass the screenings.
Administrative and cultural arts agency which seeks to enhance self determination and self sufficiency of Native Americans in Cumberland County as it relates to their political, socio-economic and well-being.
Offers employment counseling, classroom training, adult basic education classes and assistance in locating sources for paying utility bills in the winter.
Operates a senior citizens center and a housing locator service. Offers rent assistance if eviction is threatened.
Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) provides support for parenting teens up to age 17. The program works to help parenting teens remain in school, graduate from high school, and delay a second pregnancy.
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.
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.
Agency pairs a mentor with an at-risk youth for one on one time.
