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].
If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren you are not alone. There are approximately 2.5 million grandparents in the US who are solely responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren. In Cumberland County, 3,783 grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Having someone who understands what you are going through can make a world of difference. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County hosts a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group just for this reason. Our support group meets monthly and provides a way for grandparents to share stories and tips, spend times with others who are in similar situations, and learn about services available in the community.
Address
351 Wagoner Drive Suite 200 Fayetteville, NC 28303
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.
The Guardian Ad Litem Program are a group of trained community volunteers, that are court-appointed, to represent and promote the best interests of abused and neglected children in the states court system. With the assistance of attorney advocates and staff supervisors, these volunteers work toward a plan to ensure that the children are in a safe, permanent, and loving home, as quickly as possible.
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.
An annual event held in April that celebrates kids' health issues, to include the spirit and minds, as well as the body. These free event features live snakes, the climbing wall, tie-dying, baseball throw, face painting, bubble making, K-9 demonstration, castle bouncer, basketball, and lots of free give-a-ways.
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.
Address
2547 Ravenhill Drive, Suite 201, Fayetteville, NC 28303
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.
Address
340 Commerce Avenue, Yadkin Plaza 14-A, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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.
Address
4155 Ferncreek Drive, Suite 201, Fayetteville, NC 28314
The Institute for Community Leadership is Fayetteville and Cumberland County's joint community leadership program. It is designed to provide local citizens the opportunity to participate in activities leading to community leadership, volunteer service, and membership on local boards and commissions.
Annual event held the first Friday of November that provides Junior Enlisted Soldiers and Airmen with a day of golf, food, and fun at no cost to the service member. In addition, the event provides the community with the opportunity to meet the Soldiers who serve.
Each summer the ASYMCA sponsors the &Kids Olympics. This program teaches children and parents the importance of sportsmanship, health, and fitness. Every child receives a participation medal and a T-shirt, along with other medals they may win in each of the 10 events. Each event is divided into the following age categories: 5-6 year- olds, 7-8 year-olds, 9-10 year-olds, and 11-12 year-olds. Boys and girls compete separately.
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