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    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Request for Proposals and Applications >
      • RFA Day of Training
      • RFA Application Day of Training
    • Employment with APC
    • FAQ
    • Site Map
  • For Providers
    • Child Care Resource and Referral
    • Financial Aid & Tax info
    • Outdoor Learning Environment
    • Child Care Provider Resources
  • For Parents
    • Overview of Programs for Parents >
      • Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
      • Incredible Years
      • Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
      • Literacy Programs
      • NC Pre-K
      • Outdoor Learning Environment
      • Parents As Teachers
    • Child Resources
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Child Resources

Alamance County Community Resources

Child Related Resources:

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.  Please contact Alamance County Department of Social Services at (336) 570-6532.
 
 
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.

Helpful Resource for Parents from the CDC

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Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers is a free, online resource developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Designed for parents of two to four-year- olds, Essentials for Parenting addresses common parenting challenges, like tantrums and whining.  Positive parenting skills and techniques can reduce parenting stress and provide parents with ways to handle their child’s misbehavior.  Skills focus on encouraging good behavior and decreasing misbehavior using proven strategies like positive communication, structure and rules, clear directions, and consistent discipline and consequences. Build the foundation of a positive parent-child relationship with Essentials for Parenting.

Additional Websites:


  • Family Support Network
  • Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center
  • NC Child Advocacy Institute
  • NC Department of Health and Human Services
  • NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
  • NC Health Choice for Children
  • North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC is the Statewide Smart Start Agency)
  • Project Enlightenment in Raleigh
  • PBS Tips for making good TV viewing choices for children
  • Tax Credits Toolkit for Child Care Advocates Website
FREE tax help for families earning around $49,000 or less! 
www.nwlc.org/our-blog/filing-free-finding-available-tax-preparation-services
Tax credits for families: 
 www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/northcarolinaenglish.pdf
  • http://www.census.gov/schools
  • Adoptive Families
  • Division TEACH
  • Exceptional Children Assistance Center
  • Lucy Daniels Center
  • Together We Grow-North Carolina Infant and Toddler Program
  • TV Guidelines
  • US Consumer Products Safety Commission
  • Wake AHEC
  • WIC
  • www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html Toy Hazard Recalls
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Growth and Development
American Academy of Pediatrics – healthychildren.org  AAP website for parents includes sections on developmental stages, health concerns, growth charts, tips & tools, & much more.
Kids Health - www.kidshealth.org in addition to 'For Parents' section, has 'For Kids' & 'For Teens'.
Color Me Healthy  -  www.colormehealthy.com/index.html  Curriculum and resources provided through a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension and the  NC Division of Public Health.  The parent website contains information on the following:
  •         Eat Smart Recipes
  •         Songs and Lyrics
  •         Parent Newsletters
  •         Parent Resources
Eat Smart, Move More, NC - www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/ - a statewide movement that promotes increased opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity wherever people live, learn, earn, play and pray.
 Learn the Signs – Act Early   Free material on development milestones from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Zero to Three - Nationally reknowned research & evidence based information and tools designed to help parents and caregivers nurture their young children’s critical early development. www.zerotothree.org
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United Way of Alamance County Guide-to-Assistance
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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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