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].
Our Clothes Closet is a ministry of Evans Metropolitan Church with the purpose of providing clothing to needy families or individuals in the Fayetteville, NC community. The Clothes Closet is open on each Wednesday from 10 AM until 12 PM. The Clothes Closet is located in the Outreach Ministry Building on the Evans Metropolitan Church campus. Donations may be made Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the church office. We ask that all clothes being donated be clean and in good condition.
Since 1982, we have seen literally thousands of people come to us in need. Through the years our community has generously donated clothing and food to reach out to their neighbors.
Due to trying economic times and cuts in social programs, many come to Operation Blessing to have their needs met, all without cost. We accept weather appropriate clothing, new underwear and socks along with diapers for infants/toddlers, as well as food items that will help fill the gap for families of various sizes. Food assistance is always highly sought after.
Provides food and clothing to people in need. Also provides fans during summer (to seniors only) and blankets during winter. All items depend on donations and may not always be available.
Provides parenting education and other countywide drug prevention resources to children and families. Is available to provide after-school drug prevention programs, parenting skill development, and tobacco cessation/prevention. Coordinates the county-wide Red Ribbon Campaign, and serves as the county prevention coalition for children and families.
Family therapy offered to Cumberland County adolescents and their families. Addresses issues of substance abuse, school problems, juvenile problems, as well as other behavior problems. FFT is an evidence based model. Therapy is offered in client's homes, one or more times per week as needed.
Plans, organizes and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults and seniors.
Color Me Healthy is an educational program designed for children ages 4 and 5 years old to teach them the importance of exercise and eating healthy. Local training is available for child care providers. Teaching materials are provided once the training is complete which teaches creative and effective ways to use the program in their facility.
Color Me Healthy is an educational program designed for children ages 4 and 5 years old to teach them the importance of exercise and eating healthy. Local training is available for child care providers. Teaching materials are provided once the training is complete which teaches creative and effective ways to use the program in their facility.
COLORS is a council working together to assist families in the Fayetteville area who may have concerns about the development of their children birth to five years. COLORS facilitates access to a comprehensive system of early intervention services for children birth to five years.
Meeting Dates and Times: We meet the first Thursday of every month (except July) at 8:30 AM at the Children’s Developmental Services Agency of the Cape Fear. Parents of children with special needs and professionals are welcome to attend.
If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, see contact information below:
If your child is under 3 years old............. ............ Call 910-486-1605 Child Service Coordinator
If your child is 3 to 5 years old............................ Call 910-484-6761 Early-In, Cumberland County Schools
For a child under 3 years of age who is a military dependent and living on post ............Call 910-907-3347 Educational & Developmental Intervention Services
For a child 3 to 5 years of age who is a military dependent and living on post ............................................. Call 910-907-0252 Fort Bragg Schools
Provides programs for youth to help with social, physical, and educational development. Offers tutoring, competitive reading programs, education field trips, and a recreational program during the summer months.
Provides services to the deaf and hard of hearing, by providing interpreter assessment and training, outreach and educational services in the community, advocacy services, information and referral services, and communication support services. There are seven regional resource centers throughout the state.
Provides home and community based services to medically fragile children who because of their medical needs are at risk for institutionalization in a nursing home. They are a bridge between family, needed services, Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance, physicians and therapists.
Serves individuals and families, focusing on mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and relationship issues. Assists clients in finding community based services rather than institutionalization. Offers case management, CBS counseling, psychotherapy, day rehabilitation, parent/family training, respite, supported employment, supervised living and therapeutic foster care. Spanish Language counseling available.
Helping individuals, families, and communities put research-based knowledge to work to improve their lives.
The Café is designed to meet the needs of the homeless and less fortunate in our city. The Café is open every Wednesday from 10 am until 12 pm Come to the Café for free hot meal great fellowship, prayer and encouragement from Evans Ministries.
Community Center
The Salvation Army Community Center emphasizes positive, healthy experiences for at risk youth. We have adopted a three-point focus: Education, Recreation & Sports, and Families. The Community Center provides after-school care for many low income residents. Tuition is based on guardian income. These children are taught stress, character, and leadership development, education, life skills, creativity, fitness and recreation. Resources available to our staff and children include a gym, recreation area, and computer lab equipped with high speed internet service.
Provides information and education about asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, smoking cessation, prevention programs, and other lung diseases. Scholarships available for children with asthma to attend a week-long summer camp.
Provides free HIV, Sickle Cell, Diabetes, Glucose and Syphilis Testing
This agency provides HIV, Syphilis, Glucose, and Diabetes at a low cost. They no longer do Sickle Cell testing.
Community helps Network is a privately owned agency that initiates, provides and promotes services for people with mental illness and their families with the communities, in order to strengthen their independence, self-esteem and ability to participate in and contribute to community life.
