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Paying for Child Care
Child care tuition rates are unaffordable for many families. In each county across North Carolina, funds are available to help families pay for child care. Eligibility for Subsidy Child Care Program is based on income and priorities set by the individual county. There is currently no waiting list. Please contact Alamance County Department of Social Services at 336-513-4763. Triple P- Positive Parenting Program When it comes to raising kids, everyone has an opinion. There are so many ideas out there. So how do you know what’s best and what works? The North Carolina Triple P State Learning Collaborative is taking the guesswork out of parenting, supporting parents and caregivers with the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. For more information click on Triple P. Safe Children & Families Reporting suspected child abuse is the first important step in stopping abuse and protecting a child from effects of abuse that can have consequences that last for years or even a 919) 255 - 9756, sgarrison@kidscope.chtop.org. You can help stop the cycle of abuse by calling 1-800-CHILDREN or notifying the Child Protective Services Unit at the Alamance Department of Social Services at (336) 570-6532. Family violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm another family member and affects both children and adults deeply. It has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation or threats of violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence, call a national family violence hotline for immediate assistance: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Local resources are available through the NC Coalition against Domestic Violence website: www.nccadv.org. For local help, please contact Social Services & Supports There is a summary of programs offered locally through the Alamance County Department of Social Services here: Alamance County Program Fact Sheet. Child Support Enforcement Some single parents find it hard to collect child support from the other parent. The following website http://www.ncchildsupport.com/index.jsp will allow you to make a payment, check your case, and calculate child support obligation, and also find a local office near you. Please contact Alamance County Department of Social Services at (336) 570-6532. Foster Care Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected and dependent children who need a safe place to live when their parents or other relatives can not take care of them. Please contact the Alamance County Department of Social Services at (336)570-6532. Additional Websites:
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About NC 211
What is 2-1-1? NC 211 is the place to call or search when you need help for yourself, your family or someone you know. Dial 211 or search nc211.org to connect with a network of more than 18,000 resources in North Carolina that offer care, solutions, support and hope when you need it most. Our partners can assist you with Food, Housing & Utilities, Child Care, Education Programs, Financial Education and Counseling, Access to Health Care, Job Training, Support Groups, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Senior Services, Disaster Services and much more. NC 211 is free, confidential, available everyday, all day in any language. Learn more at NC 211. 
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