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].
Recruits work sites for offenders who are ordered by the court to perform community service. Places offenders at government or non-profit agencies only. Provides the sentencing judge with an alternative which allows offenders to repay the community by providing needed services.
Meals on Wheels for adults 60 and over. Minor home repair, in home-aid, telephone reassurance program, Senior companion program and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) which helps to better understand medicare.
Provides various clinics including a Child Health Clinic for ages infant to 18 years old; Adult Health Clinic; WIC; Women's Preventive Health; Family Planning; Maternity Clinic; Dental Clinic. WIC and Immunizations have extended hours until 7pm on Tuesday. Care Coordination for Children is a voluntary program available to all children of Cumberland County, from birth to 5 years with special health care, developmental and social needs. Pregnancy Care Management is a voluntary program for high risk pregnant women in Cumberland County. Services provided at no cost to the participants.
We believe the most effective means is to partner with families and the neighborhoods where they live to provide early help to vulnerable families. The help we want to provide is individualized, cost effective and outcome driven. The outcome will be families who are safe, have their basic needs net and increase/maintain health.
Our center offers mediation services to individuals with disputes. Both parties meet with a mediator to discuss the issues and reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Mediators are trained volunteers who can assist you in determining what steps to take to settle the dispute. The mediator does not determine right or wrong or impose sanctions of the law. All mediation services are voluntary and non-binding.
Provides information for emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning strikes, winter preparedness, and hazardous materials clean-up. Provides emergency shelters. Facilitates the process of emergency preparedness and planning for the community. Check website for more information.
Emergency: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
Offers general domestic and juvenile court information, agency referrals, case management, and specialized court programs for families in litigation. The Access & Visitation Program assists non-custodial parents with visitation issues. Safe Havens Supervised Visitation Center provides supervised visits and monitored exchanges to families with domestic violence issues or where there are concerns regarding child safety.
The Cumberland County HIV/AIDS Task Force functions as a clearinghouse for information and education on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). In conjunction with its other missions, it works to assist family members and significant others with the establishment of a strong HIV/AIDS support network.
CCMAP provides medications to people of all ages with chronic medical conditions who need regular prescription medication, but lack adequate income and insurance for purchasing them. Does NOT provide emergency medication.
Offers resource for county residents to fill their informational and recreational reading needs - comprehensive collection of books - magazines - audio - video - dvd - local newspapers - access to online databases - internet - word processing. Provides references via email and phone.
Pre-K, Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Cumberland County. Programs vary by school.
Supports individually designed instruction for children with disabilities by knowing the needs of the parents, children, and teachers, by promoting continuous quality improvement, and by increasing technology know how and use.
Provides county-wide law enforcement services.
This program aids disabled veterans in preparing themselves for work, find employment, and keep it.
One-stop employment and training center for employers and job seekers.
Basic services for employers: employer recruitment assistance, clearinghouse for training information, information on Worker Opportunity Tax Credits & other hiring incentives, labor market information, unemployment insurance information, rapid response to layoffs and plant closures.
Basic services for job seekers and or training: Common intake, case management, program eligibility information, resume preparation, information & referral for support services, information on job openings & hiring requirements of local businesses and on local availability of training & development opportunities.
Veteran Services - Assists Veterans with job searches and training
Summer Youth Program - Work experience for youth that have graduated, up until the age of 21.
The mission of Cumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition (CDRC) is to assess unmet needs and provide Cumberland County residents access, coordination and education of available resources in a long-term disaster caused recovery.
CDRC is awaiting case managers -- referrals are being sent to Lutheran Services Carolinas.
Bi-weekly meetings are held at the Community Room at the Cumberland Community Foundation. Call for more information about the next meeting.
A NC DJJDP funded partnership with local law enforcement, Fayetteville Urban Ministry Cumberland County Schools, Community Corrections, and other private and public agencies to reduce youth gang violence and activities throughout Cumberland County.
Program for uninsured, low-income with hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and congestive heart failure.
All of our programs serve homeless families with their children. We offer an emergency Shelter Program 30-90 days, 24 month Transitional Housing Program, and a variety of permanent housing units. All programs provide intensive case management with supportive services and require participation in the Transitions Program.
The mission of Juvenile Detention Centers is to provide a safe, secure, humane environment for staff and juveniles; to provide juveniles an opportunity for behavioral change; and to provide quality services and programs for juveniles based on their individual needs.
