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 support for those caring for loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
This group consists of parents, caregivers, and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism.The Autism Breakfast Club (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the PFC Resource Center, Room 414. This group is for parents of children 12 years old and younger. This group is recommended for parents of ages pre-school - elementary with autism. For more information about Autism Breakfast Club, contact us.
This group consists of parents, caregivers and professionals of newly diagnosed and/or preschool and elementary age children with autism. (ABC) Support Group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at various locations. This group is for parents of children 13 years and older. This group is recommended for parents of children from middle-school ages through adults with autism. For more information about Autism Lunch Club, contact us.
The Bereavement Support Group of Cape Fear Valley Hospice meets at 1830 Owen Drive, Suite 203 (Bordeaux Shopping Center), Professional Offices in Fayetteville, NC. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m. The group is for those who are coping with the death of a loved one. For more information, please call 609-6740 or 609-6511. Chaplain Teresa Strickland at (910) 609-6710.
Support group for cancer patients and their families.
Our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. To achieve that, our Fayetteville doctors, surgeons and staff are committed to excellence in every aspect of the healthcare process. Our values of patient-centeredness, integrity, innovation, teamwork, diversity and accountability help us create a better experience for every patient, every time.
The Autism Society of Cumberland County will provide family support services to children suspected of or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Cumberland County. This activity will serve children ages B-5 and their siblings with the Circle of Parents Curriculum. Support services provided may include resource, referral, parent education, support groups, workshops, conference scholarships, monthly newsletters, or resource directories
This group is recommended for parents/caregivers of children, ages 1-5 years old, with autism. Meetings on Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and the 4th Thursday from 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
Community resources, referral, support organization& providing advocacy, mentoring, skills and leadership development, awareness and enrichment opportunities. Also provides & skills to empowerment and skill development, provide awareness, enrichment opportunities to enhance and promote good citizenship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serves as a resource and support group for anyone interested in home schooling.
Support group for parents who have babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Offers a support group for parents who have lost babies through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, genetic abnormality, or newborn death. Sponsors a candlelight memorial service every December 6th at 7:00 pm, at the Angel of Hope statue, in Cross Creek Park, Green Street, Fayetteville. The event is free and families are encouraged to attend to light a candle in memory of their child/children, and lay a flower at the monument.
Provides teens ages 11-18 who are first-time offenders an alternative sentencing opportunity to repay society for their offenses. Teenagers serve as clerks, bailiffs, and attorneys. Judges and trained attorneys serve as the Teen Court Judges. Teen Court also offers volunteer positions for older teens and young adults.
Adolescent pregnancy recreational services for children and youth to include parent involvement. Programs are school-based and community-based. Parent support groups are encouraged. Empowers teens and preteens with self-control to reduce risky behaviors and improve self-image.
