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].
Provides care to women who desire assistance in preventing pregnancy, spacing children, or limiting the number of pregnancies. Contraceptive supplies are provided. Pregnancy testing and counselling is available.
Recruits, screens and trains foster parents to provide temporary care for children who have been removed from their home either by court order or voluntary placement agreements. The goal is for each child to be reunited with their family as quickly as possible. Speakers are available to any community group wanting to learn about foster care. Recruitment/Information Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, at 12 noon and 6:30 PM, on the first floor of the CCDSS building. The public is invited.
Support groups for those interested in homeschooling. Call for more information.
Group meets at 10 am on the last Tuesday of each month, at the Social Services Building; call for more information.
If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've never faced before. Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Find a group near you by entering your zip code on our webpage.
Offers before/after school care for enrolled children ages 6-weeks to 5-years including those with special needs, whose parent(s) are either working, enrolled in school, or are participating in the Work First Program.
Provides education and training in personal and/or professional emergency response. Offers First Aid/CPR training, babysitters training for ages 11-15, Wilderness 1st Aid, and other classes to meet OSHA requirements.
Benefits selected African-American residents of Cross Creek Township. Trustees of the fund determine allocation of a small financial gift at Christmas. Must apply in person during the month of November. Applicant must be 70 and over to be considered. Disbursement of funds is announced through the newspaper near the time of allocation. Call for more information.
Home Choice Network Inc. is a Home-care Agency licensed by the state of North Carolina. We are a local company, founded by healthcare professionals, to help senior adults remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.
Home Choice Network Inc. is a Home Care Agency licensed by the state of North Carolina. We are a local company, founded by healthcare professionals, to help senior adults remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.
Health Keeperz provides health care services in the home. This includes skilled nursing care, wound care specialists, home health aide service, nutritional therapy, medical social workers, tele-home care, IV therapy, and a complete rehabilitation program. They also provide 24 hour home and hospice care.
Serves as a resource and support group for anyone interested in home schooling.
Assists pregnant women in getting prenatal care and community resources to meet their needs. Services are free and include prenatal education, blood pressure checks, referrals to services such as housing, WIC, Medicaid, prenatal classes, etc. Women enrolled in the program receive a Postpartum-Newborn Home Visit to ensure that both mom and baby are doing well.
Offers ongoing prenatal care to any woman with a positivie pregnancy test. Care includes services such as nutrition assessments - routine screenings - lab studies - psychosocial assessments - counseling and education. Fees for services are based on family size and income.
Support group for parents who have babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The Period of PURPLE Crying program is the name given to the National Center on shaken Baby Syndrome's evidence-based SBS prevention program, which includes a full color 11-page booklet and a 10-minute DVD intended to be given to parents of new infants.
Expectant moms will learn about the birthing process, relaxation techniques, coping skills, comfort measures, pain relief options, and postpartum care. Interessted participants are strongly recommended to take the prepared childbirth education class around the 30th week of pregnancy.
First In Families is an innovative resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our philosophy is that persons living with disabilities are the authorities and experts regarding their life choices, we have made individual and family choice and trust a must.
Provides assistance with clothes for those community members in need, a voucher is required. Support services and baby supplies are also available for teen mothers.
The SAFE-LINK Domestic Violence Assistance Program was created as a & location for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking who come to the Cumberland County court system to obtain a civil domestic violence protective/restraining order or a civil no-contact protective order. The program is designed to provide immediate access to our court system to ensure the safety of these victims. In the SAFE-LINK Office, victims have privacy to complete required forms, obtain information about available resources such as community-based programs and shelters, and referrals to immediate services and counselors. Bilingual services are provided and documentation of physical abuse through digital photography is available.
