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].
The Community Service Center provides emergency clothing and limited food items for those in need.
The mission of the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training (CCP) is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the challending effects of natural and human-caused disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and psychoeducational services.
Operates a crisis pregnancy center with free pregnancy tests, transitional housing/financial assistance (when funds permit), emotional support, peer counseling, and alternatives to abortion.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Provides direct assistance to victims of disasters, fires, and hurricanes. Offers education on personal preparedness and volunteer training in disaster response. Designated mass care agency in local/state/federal disaster response plans.
Local Offices: Times may vary
Answering service: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year for victims of a natural disaster
This project is sponsored and supported by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and provides down payment assistance of 20% up to $25,000 (whichever is less) to low and very-low income families who need extra money to obtain a home mortgage. The $25,000 is a deferred second mortgage. The minimum loan amount is $7,500. Except for the minimum loan amount requirement all loan amounts should reflect the borrower’s actual assistance needed to make the home affordable. All borrowers must invest a minimum of $750.00 of their personal funds into the transaction. In addition, borrowers should have accessible assets equal to one months’ total house payment remaining on deposit after loan closing.
The funds received from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA), is a deferred 2nd mortgage. After the first mortgage is paid, then you start making payments on the 2nd mortgage. The 2nd mortgage is interest free during the payoff of the 1st mortgage.
Families must be a first time home-buyer or have not owned a home as their principal residence during the past three years.
Emergency assistance includes food - rent - utilities - local bus passes - baby clothes and other items. Family support casework management and psycho-social counseling is also available.
A program of Fayetteville Urban Ministry that offers food, clothing, household items and personal care items to individuals in need. Donations and volunteers are needed in all aspects of this program.
Emergency Services: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, medication, and other emergency needs. May be able to assist with household goods and general assistance for people involved in natural disasters or house fires.
Assistance is given by appointment only.
Utilities: Must have a final notice. No deposits or re-connection fees.
Rent: the client will have to obtain the Salvation Army Rental Assistance form/W-9 form from the Salvation Army, have landlord complete them, and bring them to the scheduled appointment. Clients will not be interviewed if forms are not completed. Not able to assist with rent deposits.
Prescription: Includes blood pressure, heart, and antibiotics only. No pain or psychotropic drugs will be filled. Can only be filled once.
Furniture vouchers: only issued to individuals that have been in a fire or flood. A fire report must be provided.
Clients seen Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only.
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
Temporary financial assistance for individuals and families. All payments go directly to the vendor. Based on income eligibility.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP): provides utility assistance with heating and cooling costs. Only provides assistance for emergency situations; must have final notice.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): provides utility assistance with emergency and non emergency heating costs. Applications will be taken from the beginning of December until the end of March for households that include a person who meets at least one of the following criteria: Is age 60 or older OR disabled. Applications will be taken the beginning of January until the end of March for all other households as long as funds are still available.
Assistance is available for those experiencing domestic violence–see “Domestic Violence Prevention and Assistance.” New Parent Support Program offers: classes for new or expecting parents; playgroups; and home visits to talk with new parents about concerns and coping with the demands of parenthood. Victim Advocate Program supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates can provide information about resources; accompany the victim to court; help locate shelters; and provide general support. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program provides crisis intervention and support services. Family Advocacy program also offers a variety of classes and referrals to counseling.
Fayetteville Urban Ministry offers a wide variety of programs and services. Some of those services are, emergency assistance with food, clothing, and firewood. They also serve at risk kids, provide house repairs for the elderly and low income families, and help homeless people find suitable housing. Some of the programs provided are, adult literacy, one-on-one mentoring, and student support programs.
