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].
ASAP offers outpatient Biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, diagnosis and treatment recommended for Active Duty Soldiers on Fort Bragg. *There are five ASAP locations in Fort Bragg.
Nurtures, advocates and celebrates the arts in Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Provides grants to local art agencies, artists, and schools to increase and support art activities in the community. Produces International Folk Festival, Fourth Fridays, and Dickens Holiday.
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!
Fall event following 4th Friday in September. Showcases the historic and artistic customs and traditions of many different cultures. Exhibits - entertainment - refreshments and featured astists all combine to bring the art of Fayetteville to everyone and free to everyone!
Our goal is to help seniors and recovering patients who prefer to stay in their own home while receiving personal care. We arrange for non-medical in-home care visits from registered nurses, personal care aids, and certified nurse assistants. We carry a wide range of packages to suit a variety of budgets and needs. A 3 hour daily minimum applies.
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.
This group consists of parents, caregivers, and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism.The Autism Breakfast Club (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the PFC Resource Center, Room 414. This group is for parents of children 12 years old and younger. This group is recommended for parents of ages pre-school - elementary with autism. For more information about Autism Breakfast Club, contact us.
This group consists of parents, caregivers and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism. (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at various locations. This group is for parents of children 13 years and older. This group is recommended for parents of children from middle-school ages through adults with autism. For more information about Autism Lunch Club, contact us.
For over 40 years, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) has worked to address areas of need and expand services for the autism community in North Carolina. ASNC is a statewide organization, supporting North Carolinians affected by autism. Our organization works to directly improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. We are service driven, with three strategic priorities: advocacy, training and education, and direct services.
8:30AM - 5:00PM
This group is recommended for parents/caregivers of children, ages 1-5 years old, with autism. Meetings on Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and the 4th Thursday from 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
This group consists of parents, caregivers and professionals of children and adults with high functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger Syndrome. Meetings held every other month on the 1st Monday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Partnership for Children Resource Center.
Offers support and direct services for families of individuals with autism. Provides parent education workshops (call for availability), support groups, resource & referral, conference scholarships, summer developmental day camp, teacher grants, newsletter, holiday classroom donations.
Provides an appropriate educational and recreational summer program for children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for approximately 5-6 weeks.
Always closed on Independence Day (4th of July)
The Autism Society of Cumberland County will provide family support services to children suspected of or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Cumberland County. This activity will serve children ages B-5 and their siblings with the Circle of Parents Curriculum. Support services provided may include resource, referral, parent education, support groups, workshops, conference scholarships, monthly newsletters, or resource directories
Provides support and information to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, deaf parents with hearing children and the professionals who serve these families, from birth to 21.
(800) 541-4327 (V/TTY) - in North Carolina 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.
Emergency financial assistance up to $200/year for prescription drugs, medical supplies, dental extractions, medical equipment, vision services, orthotics and prosthetics, and gas money for out-of-town medical appointments. Diabetic management services including monitoring clinics, classes, and exercise. Eat Smart, Move More, a program of healthy living taught to church or civic groups. Medical equipment loan: wheelchairs, walkers, bath assisting devices, bedside commodes, other. Closed for lunch from 12-1PM
Provides assistance to low-income individuals with health-related emergencies, when referred by a health care provider or human services agency. Services include a direct aid program which provides financial assistance for life-sustaining prescription drugs, medical appliances, vision exams and eyeglasses, supplies and transportation to medical centers and other medical services which the individual cannot afford. Closed for lunch from 12-1pm
Agency pairs a mentor with an at-risk youth for one on one time.
Promotes leadership, character, health, and career development while emphasizing social, cultural, and educational growth. Call us for more information on our After School Program.
