FRG Survey Family Resource Guide Survey
Online Research Edition
A collaborative effort by the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc.

Free For Kids Index Services Listing

Run on October 16, 2008 at 02:40 AM, from 38.103.63.60
Program Name Phone Number Contact Name Service Description FREE PROGRAMS
After School Program (910) 484-2639 Don Williams Promotes leadership, character, health, and career development while emphasizing social, cultural, and educational growth.
URL: www.bgca.org 		NONE
Airborne & Special Operations Museum (910) 483-3003 Patrick Tremblay Teaches students, civilians and military service members about the core values, sacrifice, courage, devotion to duty, and exploits of this unique sector of our armed forces. Exhibit galleries are free; theater and motion simulator have admission charges.
URL: www.asomf.org 		Museum galleries are free daily.
Answer Book (910) 483-7727 Nora Armstrong Provides comprehensive community information database of human-service agencies and interest groups. Information is accessible via phone or on the Library's website; people may also make inquiries in person at any Library location.
URL: www.cumberland.lib.nc.us 		Listings include agencies and groups focusing on the needs of all citizens of Cumberland and surrounding counties.
Army Community Service (910) 396-8682/8683 Barbara Trower-Simpkins ACS is an important part of the Army’s program to assist soldiers and their families in meeting specific needs. ACS offers a wide variety of programs tailored to assist Army families living on and off post. ACS is a centralized location to go for answers to your questions and help with concerns or other issues facing military familiies. Programs available are: • Information Referral, Exceptional Family Member, Employment Readiness, Family Advocacy, (New Parent Support, Sexual Assault Assistance, Victim Advocacy Hotline and Information, Domestic Violence Prevention Assistance) Financial Readiness and Army Emergency Relief, Multi-Component Family Support Network, Multicultural Readiness, Relocation Services, Mobilization & Deployment Readiness and Volunteer Services. For more details please visit our website at http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/ACS/acsdirectory.htm
URL: www.fortbraggmwr.com 		Weekly Play mornings. See time and location at http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/calendars/ACScalendar.
Art Trunks (910) 485-5121 Michele Horn Offers creative teaching resources filled with a variety of cultural artifacts and art ideas, covering numerous themes- Music, Textile & Masks, Folk Art, Folk Toys, African, Egyptian, China & Japan, Macedonia, Native American, and Latin American.
URL: www.fayettevillemuseumart.org 		Mommy & Me, Art Trunks, Cuento y Arte, Parent Kits, and other check out resources
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County (910) 323-1776 Deborah Martin Mintz Nurtures, advocates, and celebrates the arts in Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Provides grants to local art agencies, artists, and schools to increase and support art activities in the community. Produces International Folk Festival, Fourth Fridays, and Dickens Holiday.
URL: www.theartscouncil.com 		International Folk Festival, Fourth Fridays, Dickens Holiday
Ashton Woods Transitional Housing (910) 826-2454 Denise Giles Offers a two-year transitional housing program for homeless families. This is an intensive economic recovery program focused on permanent housing and homeownership opportunities. Daily participation in case management, personal budget management, workshops, seminars, community service, and strict curfew observation is required.
URL: None
Association for Indian People (910) 483-8442 Gladys Hunt Seeks to enhance self determination and self sufficiency of Native Americans in Cumberland County as it relates to their political, socio-economic and well being. Offers employment counseling, classroom training, adult basic education classes, and assistance in locating sources for paying utility bills in the winter. Operates a senior citizens center, day care center, and a housing locator service. Offers rent assistance if eviction is threatened.
URL: None 		Native American Dance Class
B.E.L.L.E.S., Inc. (910) 424-4939 Tai Kimes B.E.L.L.E.S., Inc. is a non profit organization for girls between the ages of 11-18. We offer a rewards based program for all young ladies who pass our standard selection process. Our mission is to challenge and engage young girls by providing positive workshops, career focused volunteer services and other fun activities that will guide girls to a positive future by expanding their vision on all aspects of life.
URL: www.belles-inc.org 		All of our reward programs and events are free to Belles.
Child Development Centers (910) 396-4313 Sondra McMillian Jones Provides developmental child care in three delivery systems: center based, home based, and alternative child care options through Supplemental Programs and Services. Child care provisions can be made for children from four weeks of age to 12 years for full day, part day, hourly, extended, long term and special needs care. Programs are offered in four development centers: Cook, Fernandez, Prager, and Rodriguez.
URL: www.bragg.army.mil 		Deployment activities for deployed families only.
Child Find of America, Inc. 1-800-426-5678 Lauren Bailey Brings missing children home through the use of nationwide networking efforts with law enforcement, state clearinghouse personnel, social service agencies, and missing children agencies.
URL: www.childfindofamerica.org 		All
Children's Developmental Services Agency (910) 486-1605 Lisa Hemstreet Lead local agency for the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program (NCITP). Provides developmental assessments to determine eligibility for the ITP and Early Intervention Service Coordination to children birth to age 3 and their families who qualify for the program. Branch offices also located in Elizabethtown, Clinton and Lumberton.
URL: wch.dhhs.state.nc.us/dec_s.htm 		Service coordination and evaluations are no charge to families of children birth to three referred to the Infant Toddler Program based on concerns for development and/or established conditions, although insurance and Medicaid are billed.
Cliffdale Recreation Center (910) 433-1127 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for information
Coalition for Awareness, Resources and Education of Substances (910) 321-6425 Monika Simmons Provides parenting education and other countywide drug prevention resources to children and families. Provides after-school drug prevention programs, parenting skill development, and tobacco cessation/prevention. coordinates the county-wide Red Ribbon Campaign, and serves as the county prevention coalition for children and families.
URL: www.cumberlandcares.org 		All CARES services are free, unless prevention-related mental health services are utilized and funded by state or federal resources.
College Lakes Recreation Center (910) 433-1564 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for information
CommuniCare Youth Leadership Development (910) 321-6440 Mr. Jeff Wilson, Coordinator Provides youth leadership development and asset development and training to residents of Spring Lake. Provides workshops, experiential learning, community service projects, and links with government to teach citizenship. Services are free and transportation can be provided.
URL: www.cccommunicare.org/Youth%20Leadership%20 		All Youth Leadership Development services are free.
Community Education (800) 892-5650 Deborah C. Bryan, President Provides information and education about asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, smoking cessation and prevention programs, and other lung diseases. Scholarships available for children with asthma to attend a week-long summer camp.
URL: www.lungnc.org 		Asthma education, smoking cessation services Web information & Programs Lung HelpLine:(800)LUNG-USA to talk with a nurse or Respiratory Therapist. Also provides information on smoking cessation.
Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc. (910) 829-9017 Robin Jenkins, PhD Provides and supports prevention/early intervention to at-risk children and their families in Cumberland County through community-based collaboration. Provides evaluation, program development, quality improvement, substance abuse treatment, youth gang prevention/intervention, youth leadership development, prevention training/management services and community consulting.
URL: www.cccommunicare.org 		All programs are free
Cumberland County Dispute Resolution Center (910) 486-9465 Tina Estle Our center offers mediation services to individuals with disputes. Both parties meet with a mediator to discuss the issues and reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Mediators are trained volunteers who can assist you in determining what steps to take to settle the dispute. The mediator does not determine right or wrong or impose sanctions of the law. All mediation services are voluntary and non-binding
URL: http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/data/district12/ADR/Dis 		volunteer for Teen Court as a jury member, bailiff, clerk or attorney.
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center (910) 483-7727 Nora Armstrong Offers resources for county residents to fill their informational/recreational reading needs; comprehensive collection of books (including foreign language and ESL materials), magazines, audio/video/DVD materials, local newspapers, access to online databases, Internet, word-processing. Provides reference services in-person, by telephone, and via e-mail.
URL: www.cumberland.lib.nc.us 		Regular schedule of children's storytimes and activities; special programs especially for children; Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults.
Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center (910) 433-1000 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for mentally, developmentally, emotionally and physically challenged.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See Staff for information
Early Childhood Provider Training (910) 860-2277 Sheri McNeil The Academic Community Training program (ACT) provides quality training to the early childhood community that is both accessible and affordable. Enhances the professional growth of child care providers and assists in maintaining certifications mandated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Child Development.
URL: www.ccpfc.org 		Puppet Shows for children which deal with the following topics: Parent seperation Nutrion Being different
Education/Classes (910) 485-5121 Michele Horn Provides arts and crafts classes and other activities in cooperation with other agencies.
URL: www.fayettevillemuseumart.org
Emergency Medical Services (910) 483-7534 Judy Klinck Provides assistance to low income individuals with health related emergencies, when referred by a health care provider or human services agency. Services include a direct aid program which provides financial assistance for life-sustaining prescription drugs, medical appliances, vision exams and eye glasses, supplies and transportation to medical centers, and other medical services which the individual cannot afford.
URL: www.unitedway-cc.org/volagency.html 		Community education programs on diabetes, stroke
Exhibitions (910) 485-5121 Michele Horn Provides festivals, lectures, art exhibitions, and outdoor concert series.
URL: www.fayettevillemuseumart.org 		ALL
Family Focus Resource Guide (910) 867-9700 Linda Blanton Online interactive family resource guide with a listing of at least 150 agencies, 345 programs & 94 subjects
URL: http://www.ccpfc.org/Research/FRG_Survey/OnlineSea 		Virtual Family Resource Center
Family Recreation/Education (910) 486-0221 Angela Dennis Enriches, inspires and serves the region as a dynamic center for the collection, culture, and aesthetic display of plants. Promotes environmental stewardship and provides educational resources for the community. Offers walking trails, special events, tours, and school projects.
URL: capefearbg.org 		First Saturday of each month is free Admission and a Nature Tales program is offered 10:30 am to 1:00 pm that includes a story time and craft.
Fascinate-U Children's Museum (910) 433-1573 Susan Daniels Provides children the opportunity to explore their world the way they learn best, through creative role-playing, manipulation, and interaction with each other and objects around them. Birthday party and group rates available.
URL: www.fascinate-u.com 		Free from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday and the fourth Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation (910) 433-1547 Robert Barefoot Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors. There are 15 centers across the city and county; each offers different programs. In addition there is a Senior Center and Therapeutic Recreation Center.
URL: www.fcpr.us 		Many programs are free as well as the center game rooms and open gym time.
Find A Friend (910) 483-4661 Johnny Wilson Find-A-Friend has four components to the program: 1)Governor's One on One component allows youth ages 6-18 that are at-risk and law enforcement involved to get an adult mentor. 2)Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents(MCIP)component allows youth ages 4-18 that have a parent/guardian or a significant family member incarcerated to get an adult mentor. 3)Interpersonal Skills/Guided Growth component works with youth 3rd-12th grades in weekly group settings to discuss social growth issues such as peer pressure, anger management, self-esteem, personal enrichment, and many other issues within the community, school, or family. 4)Support Our Students(SOS)component allows youth 3rd-6th grade that are at-risk academically to get assisted with studying skills, tutoring, and reading skills while preparing them for end of grade testing(EOG).
URL: www.fayurbmin.org 		Services are all free at this time
Geraldine B. Myers Recreation Center (910) 433-1570 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for information
Gray's Creek Recreation Center (910) 484-1856 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for information
Health and Safety Services (910) 867-8151 Marilyn Martinez 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, Pet 1st Aid and other classes designed to meet OSHA requirements.
URL: www.highlandsarc.org 		Masters of Disaster
Healthful Living (910) 678-2406 Shirley Johnson,Healthful living Coordinator Provides a planned, sequential K-12 program that integrates information about specific health topics, capable of enhancing the quality of life, raising the level of health, and favorably influencing the learning process.
URL: www.ccs.k12.nc.us 		Kindergarten Camp
Helping Other People Endure (HOPE) (910) 867-3806 Sandra D. Kirkman Provides charitable, educational, humanitarian, and social services to the residents of the Cumberland County and surrounding communities.
URL: None 		The Summer Food Service Program and The Hope After School Program
Home Health Services (910) 860-4764 Michelle Miller Provides health care services in the home, including skilled nursing care, wound care specialists, home health aide service, nutritional therapy, medical social workers, telehome care, IV therapy, and complete rehabilitation program.
URL: homecareplus.com 		Grief support groups
Hope Mills Parks & Recreation Department (910) 424-4500 . Provides opportunities for recreation for citizens of Hope Mills. The municipal park includes Hope Mills lake, 6 baseball fields, 2 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, playground, 0.6 mile walking/bike path, picnic shelters, and the community center.
URL: www.townofhopemills.com 		We have an Easter Fest. with many free acitivties for kids. Our 4th of July offers free entertainment and things for children during the days activities. "Ole Mill Days" offers many free activities for kids through-out the day at our October Festival.
Hospice of Cumberland County (910) 860-7178 Michelle Miller Offers specialized team approach to assist terminally ill patients and their families in the home.
URL: homecareplus.com
J. Bayard Clark Park (910) 433-1579 Park Ranger Provides nature center, nature trails, outdoor and environmental education programs, primitive camping, and canoe put-in point on river.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for information
J. S. Spivey Recreation Center (910) 433-1572 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See staff for informatioin
Juvenile Assessment Center (910) 829-9017 Richard Alligood Provides services for youth and families who have, or are likely to, come into contact with the legal system in a multi-agency collaborative manner at a single location. Best suited for: at-risk children, early offending and/or misdemeanor offenders, diversions from Juvenile Court, and those youth under supervision contracts at the Intake phase of court involvement. Also provides parent education & training classes, Youth Enrichment Seminars, and summer youth workshops.
URL: www.juvenileassessment.org 		Free anger management and youth enhancement seminars, parent education/training classes, summer camp-like programming for youth already enrolled in JAC services
Kindermusik/Music Therapy (910) 487-6390 Kerri Hurley ABC Music & Me by Kindermusik is offered in Cumberland County Schools Pre-K and Blended classes. Music Therapy is offered at the Dorothy Spainhour school on a weekly basis, where each child participating has an individually prescribed treatment goal. Additional classes are offered in Cumberland County Schools Early-In classes.
URL: 		Kindermusik and Music Therapy serve children throughout the community through special events like Smart Start Days and The Very Special Arts Festival.
Kiwanis Recreation Center (910) 433-1568 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See Staff for information
La Leche League of Fayetteville 486-6252 / 485-3425 Carroll Beckham / Jessica Altemara Provides education and support for expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers (new and experienced), and their babies. Offers weekly breastfeeding classes, breastfeeding hot-line, on-line help line, annual Maternity Fair, breast pump rental and sales, and a lending library. Several groups meet in Cumberland County. Call for times and locations.
URL: www.lalecheleague.org 		Annual Maternity Fair- , the 1st Saturday in May, Holiday Inn Bordeaux, 10 AM-2 PM
Lisa's House of Care, Inc. (910) 488-8799 Beverly Norris Provides transitional housing and special needs for men and women with HIV only.
URL: None 		computer traning Tuesday & Thursday 5:pm to 7:pm
Massey Hill Recreation Center (910) 433-1569 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors. Other amenities include ballfield, picnic shelter with tables, playground, and walking trails.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See recreation staff
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex (910) 486-1330 David Reid Recounts the social, economic, and political history of southern North Carolina. Comprised of the Museum, the 1897 Poe House, and Arsenal Park.
URL: museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov 		There is no charge for admission and most programs are free.
New Parent Support Program (910) 396-7951 Sue O’Brien Provides a professional team of home visitors who provide supportive and caring services free of charge to military families with children three years of age and younger. Through a variety of home visits, support groups, play mornings, and parenting classes, the programs helps families cope with stress, isolation, deployment, and the everyday demands of parenthood, thereby decreasing the possibility of family violence (spousal and child).
URL: None 		Playmornings
Nuestros Ninos (910) 433-1573 Belkys St. Louis Provides an interactive program for toddlers and their parents that include hands-on learning and musical education, taught in English and Spanish. Registration is required.
URL: www.theartscouncil.com/FASCINATEU 		Our program is located within the Fascinate-U Children's Museum, and the museum offers free admisson on Wednesdays 1-7pm for families.
Parks Chapel (910) 488-9456 Elder Gopaul-Robinson We have a Youth Ministry that can help high risk youth. We have mentoring, counseling as needed, educational enhancement as needed. Year round activities for youth that are announced. Bible Study on Wednesday night and Sunday service just for ages 13-17 yrs old and children church for youth that are younger. They can discussed various issues and get answers. At Parks Chapel we have various ministries that can help our youth depending on the need and the time. We can be contacted Mon-Fri at Parks Chapel. We also provided various other ministries to assist our community like Military For Christ ministry which stays in touch with our miltary personnel through email, letters and care packages. Come check out what we have to offer.
URL: 		Most of our activites and events are free and are announced monthly.
Patient Financial Assistance (800) 936-9337 Loreal Massiah Patient services and limited financial assistance/reimbursement available; call or write for application. The organization conducts research to cure cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; provides patient service and public and professional education. Covers Leukemia, MDS Hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers. Family Support groups are offered.
URL: www.lls.org 		all of our services are free.
Pine Forest Recreation Center (910) 488-7721 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See Recreation Center Staff
Preschool Creative Programs (910) 485-5121 Michele Horn Provides creative, educational programs to the children in our community. Programs include Halloween and Thanksgiving tea parties, Ornament Workshop, Little Artists Art Class, Mommy & Me, ARTales, and Hands-On Tours.
URL: www.fayettevillemuseumart.org
Private Duty Services of Cumberland County (910) 860-4962 Michelle Miller Provides RN mini visits. Certified nursing assistant to assist with personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
URL: homecareplus.com 		Grief support groups
Project Virtue Program & Journey Program for at risk girls (910) 797-5172 Helen Watson, Executive Director Crisis center designed exclusively for young ladies 9yrs-18yrs and their families who are experienceing crisis in the homes, schools, and communities. Project Virtue Program is a leadership and mentoring program that host motivational and educational speakers, educational outings,college tours, bonding activities, and an annual summer camp. The Journey Program for at risk girls: A six-week leadership development program for ladies from the ages of 14yrs-18yrs who are in the juvenile justice system and need to develop life and social skills.
URL: www.ladysbychoice.com
Public Housing (910) 483-6980 Darcel Burns The Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority provides 1045 units of income based public housing in Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Applications are received for Public Housing on Mondays 9-11am and 2-4pm, except holidays. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and bring a valid picture ID for all adult members of the applicant's household, and a social security card and birth certificate for each member of the household. All applications must be completed in person at the Housing Management Office located at 88 Grove View Terrace.
URL: www.fayettevillemetrohousingauthority.org 		School supplies are free to residents of Public Housing who are currently enrolled in school from kindergarten through College including GED programs.
Resource Lending Library (910) 860-2277 Heidi Choice Offers books, developmentally appropriate toys, and materials to families and child care providers of young children at no cost. Resource materials are also available to students and teachers in the early childhood field. Professional equipment is available on a fee-basis (laminator, die cutter, art waxer, book binder, and copier).
URL: www.ccpfc.org 		Monthly Story Times
Rodriguez School Age Center (910) 396-1546 Angela Richey Offers care for before and after school with options for before school only or after school only. Each of these options entitles program participants to full day care services during out of school periods, excluding Federal holidays, during the school year. Separate SAS camps are operated during winter and spring breaks for those who normally do not require daily before and after school care. During the summer, SAS operates a full day camp option in ten one-week sessions and eight one-week half day sessions.
URL: www.bragg.army.mil 		Deployment activities for deployed families only.
Smith Recreation Center (910) 433-1571 Les Thorne, Dir Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.ci.fay.nc.us 		See Recreation Center staff
Stoney Point Recreation Center (910) 424-4470 Center Supervisor Plans, organizes, and directs structured and affordable leisure time activities for children, adults, and seniors.
URL: www.cityoffayetteville.org 		See Recreation Center staff
Stuffee Outreach (910) 829-9171 Susan Daniels Provides an interactive presentation that travels to preschools and day care centers. Stuffee teaches children about health, nutrition and respect for others.
URL: www.fascinate-u.com 		Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and every Fourth Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Summer Resident Camp (910) 425-3529 Gene Joiner Offers summer camping programs, including day camp and one and two week sessions. Our newest Program is a weight loss camp for children. Features tent camping for scout groups, facilities for adult, youth, school, and family retreats. Treehouse camping facilities and hayrides are also available. Offers group challenge course, featuring a series of physical obstacles and problems requiring combined cooperative efforts of group to solve. Offers environmental education program.
URL: www.rockfishoutdoorcenter.org 		Open House, April 30, 2-6 PM
The Salvation Army - Social Services (910) 307-0359 Assoicate Provides emergency services for food, clothing, medical needs, transportation, and financial assistance. Provides Christmas relief services. Offers temporary shelter and community center. Summer day camp (5-12 year olds). Offers missing persons locator service.
URL: www.salvationarmy.org 		Summer Camping Program
Tinkering with Tots: How Children Learn Through Play (910) 433-1573 Belkys St Louis Provides an in-service program offered to teachers, caregivers, and parents to help teach the importance of play.
URL: www.theartscouncil.com/FASCINATEU 		Our program is located within the Fascinate-U Children's Museum, and the museum offers free admisson on Wednesdays 1-7pm for families.
Tolson Youth Activities Center (910) 396-KIDS Patti Turner Provides after school programs and recreational activities for military dependants and those who are military affiliated (DOD).
URL: www.fortbraggmwr.com 		Call for information or visit the web site.
Tot Time with Tunes (910) 433-1573 Belkys St Louis Provides an interactive program for toddlers and their parents that include hands-on learning and musical education.
URL: www.theartscouncil.com/FASCINATEU 		Our program is located within the Fascinate-U Children's Museum, and the museum offers free admisson on Wednesdays 1-7pm for families.
Unified Child Care Subsidy (910) 867-9700 Pamela Howser Facilitates the dual child care subsidy system via a virtual case management and referral system (CMRS) to accurately and regularly calculate size, characteristics, and needs of a specific population. Information about children served and the expenditures of Smart Start funds are reported in the CMRS by Child Care Solutions, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and Fayetteville State University each month. The R&D Director and Data Management Technician, in partnership with a technology consultant, work diligently with Division of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to maintain a Cold-Fusion based solution to provide data dumps, connection, and transfer to the North Carolina Division of Child Development (NCDCD) Voucher System to synchronize the CMRS with the NCDCD system. The solution notifies, via e-mail, R&D personnel of a successful or an unsuccessful send, as well as providing an interface to handle exceptions generated by the transfer from CRMS to the NCDCD system.
URL: www.ccpfc.org 		Virtual Family Resource Center
Videoconnect (910) 867-8151 caseworker Videotapes a message from families of deployed service members for delivery by e-mail. By appointment only.
URL: www.highlandsarc.com 		Videoconnect is a free service
Vision Resource Center (910) 483-2719 Tammy Pope Provides rehabilitational, educational, and social programs for blind and visually impaired adults and school-aged children. Obtains free eye exams and eye glasses for qualified applicants.
URL: www.visionresourcecenter.org 		The "Career Club" for high school blind and visually impaired kids is free and meets monthly at the Center. The "Kid's Camp" day camp program each summer is also free.
Wonderful World for Kids School Age Services (910) 396-2011 George Hughes Offers care for before and after school with options for before school only or after school only. Each of these options entitles program participants to full day care services during out of school periods, excluding Federal holidays, during the school year. Separate SAS camps are operated during winter and spring breaks for those who normally do not require daily before and after school care. During the summer, SAS operates a full day camp option in ten one-week sessions and eight one-week half day sessions.
URL: www.bragg.army.mil 		Deployment Activities for deployed families.
Workforce Development (910) 323-3421 Linda Morrison Assists youth, unskilled adults, dislocated workers, and welfare-to-work recipients develop skills and abilities necessary for employment. Offers limited paid work experience and on-the-job training with various employers. Provides financial support including tuition, books, uniforms, and fees. Administers the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program for youth ages 14 to 21 years old.
URL: None