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Resources in North Carolina

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Adoption

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • Child Care Resources Inc.

    Child care resource and referral agency in Charlotte: help finding affordable early learning and school-age care, and information on child care subsidy.

  • Telamon | TRC — Early Childhood (Head Start)

    Early childhood education (Head Start), plus workforce, housing counseling and financial coaching, at 15 North Carolina locations.

  • Head Start & Early Head Start

    Nationwide

    Free preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).

Churches / Baby Closets

Clothing / Supplies

  • Ascend Women's Center (formerly Mountain Area Pregnancy Services)

    Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds in Asheville, plus parenting courses that let you earn baby items such as diapers, wipes, bottles and a pack 'n play.

  • Pregnancy Support Services

    Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, and free maternity and baby clothes and supplies, for Chapel Hill and Durham. Call or text.

  • Welcome Baby — Giving Closet

    Free baby and children's clothing (preemie to size 8), diapers and wipes, breastfeeding supplies, maternity clothes and infant gear such as strollers and high chairs, for Durham County residents who are 4 or more months pregnant or have children 0-5. By appointment, once every other month.

Domestic Violence

  • North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

    Statewide

    Local domestic violence agencies serve all 100 North Carolina counties with 24-hour crisis hotlines, emergency shelter, support groups and counseling; find yours on the Get Help page. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

  • Dress for Success Charlotte

    Interview clothing and career support for women.

  • Dress for Success Winston-Salem

    Interview clothing and career support for women.

  • NCWorks Career Centers

    Statewide

    Search and apply for North Carolina jobs, explore careers and wages, and find an NCWorks Career Center near you for in-person help.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • The Salvation Army — North & South Carolina Division

    Emergency help with rent, mortgage and utility bills from the Salvation Army's North and South Carolina Division, whose local teams assess each family's needs.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

Health Assistance

  • Piedmont Health

    Community health centers in central North Carolina with medical and dental services, plus mobile medical and dental units. Call, or text (704) 471-6008.

  • NC Medicaid

    Statewide

    Health coverage for eligible North Carolinians. Apply online, or by mail, email, fax or in person at your county Department of Social Services; a decision can take up to 45 days.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — North Carolina

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. North Carolina has programs in many counties, including Wake, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe, Gaston, Pitt, Robeson and Rockingham. Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • Abortion Pill Reversal hotline

    Nationwide

    Started a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Families Moving Forward

    Emergency shelter, case management and child development programs for families with children experiencing homelessness in Durham. To get shelter, first call or visit Entry Point Durham, (984) 287-8313, for coordinated entry.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • Heartprint Resources (formerly Henderson County Foster Parents Association)

    Free Resource Center for foster families in Hendersonville: clothing, shoes, diapers, baby supplies, cribs, car seats, books, toys and more, plus reimbursements, birthday bags and training.

  • Welcome Baby — Giving Closet

    Free baby and children's clothing (preemie to size 8), diapers and wipes, breastfeeding supplies, maternity clothes and infant gear such as strollers and high chairs, for Durham County residents who are 4 or more months pregnant or have children 0-5. By appointment, once every other month.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

  • Children's Home Society of North Carolina

    Statewide

    Family Education and Support (support groups, training and one-on-one education for parents), HealthySteps parenting support in Guilford County pediatric offices, and Child First, a home-based early childhood mental health program that helps caregivers who feel stressed or overwhelmed.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — North Carolina

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. North Carolina has programs in many counties, including Wake, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe, Gaston, Pitt, Robeson and Rockingham. Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Postpartum Support International HelpLine

    Nationwide

    Support and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.

Parenting Classes

  • Family Resource Center South Atlantic — Parenting Wisely

    Parenting Wisely: 12 to 24 weeks of in-home services helping families with adolescents build closer relationships and better communication.

  • Children's Home Society of North Carolina

    Statewide

    Family Education and Support (support groups, training and one-on-one education for parents), HealthySteps parenting support in Guilford County pediatric offices, and Child First, a home-based early childhood mental health program that helps caregivers who feel stressed or overwhelmed.

  • Parents as Teachers

    Nationwide

    Free home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.

  • Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

    Nationwide

    Self-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.

Pregnancy Centers

Special Needs Assistance

  • Easterseals PORT Health

    Disability, mental health and substance use services for children, adults and families across North Carolina, including support for families and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities.

  • Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)

    Statewide

    North Carolina's Parent Training and Information Center: work with a parent educator and get information and training for families of children with disabilities. Help line: (800) 962-6817.

  • Family Support Network of North Carolina

    Statewide

    Parent-to-parent support and mentoring, information and referral, support groups and workshops, and help navigating services, for families of children with special needs.

  • The Arc of North Carolina

    Statewide

    Advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, with offices across North Carolina.

  • Easterseals

    Nationwide

    Services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.

  • Parent to Parent USA

    Nationwide

    Matches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.

  • The Arc

    Nationwide

    Support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.

Support for Fathers

Transportation

  • NC Medicaid rides to medical appointments

    Statewide

    Free rides to and from Medicaid medical and mental health appointments for members of Medicaid Standard and Tailored Plans, the EBCI Tribal Option and NC Medicaid Direct. Ask at least 2 days ahead (4 days for NC Medicaid Direct); you may also get money back for gas.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.