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This website offers Support to families of children with disabilities, mental health challenges, and special healthcare needs. They have "Parent-to-Parent Matching" where parents can seek support from trained parent mentors with similar experiences. They host support groups for parents and siblings and social events both in-person and online.

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Family Support Network of North Carolina

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The Family Support Network™ of North Carolina enhances the lives of children who have disabilities, mental health challenges, and special healthcare needs by providing parent to parent support, education, and caring connections to their families.

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This website includes information and direct links to resources regarding paying for child care, choosing quality child care, supporting children's health and wellbeing, and understanding how child care is regulated. They offer specific resources depending on the state/county.

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This resource provides information and referral services provided by the United Way of NC. Families and individuals can call to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community. They offer services/assistance with food, housing, employment, healthcare, and more.

Contact Information: Dial 2-1-1 or nc211.org

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NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.

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NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of NC. Available in most languages, NC 211 is open 24/7/365.

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This resource offers a hub to connect families with local support and resources, including programs addressing child maltreatment, family violence, and poverty. Services include: free online training to recognize and respond to suspicions of child maltreatment and access to a search tool to locate free/reduced-cost services in your community, such as food, housing, financial assistance, and healthcare.

Contact Information: (919) 829-8009 or email at info@positivechildhoodalliancenc.org

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Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina

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Support for Families and Communities | Positive Childhood Alliance NC

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The NC chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America

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Wake County library is hosting a Sensory Stay and Play program for families of young children, autistic children, and those with sensory needs. It's geared towards 3-5 year olds but all ages are welcome.

Location: Northeast Regional Library- 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

Cost: Free

Type of Activity: Learning

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About This Event

Join us for a welcoming interactive drop-in program designed for families of young children, autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. This program is geared towards preschool-aged children (3-5 years old); however, all ages are welcome.

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Join us for a welcoming interactive drop-in program designed for families of young children, autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. This program is geared towards preschool-aged children (3-5 years old); however, all ages are welcome.

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The NC museum of Natural Sciences has a Nature PlaySpace where they hold different types of events like: Nature Playdays (fort-building equipment, puppets and costumes, bubbles, paint, giant blocks), Nature Creators (materials to create artwork and build structures), and Nature Stories (family-friendly interactive nature-filled storytime).

Location: NC museum of Natural Sciences- 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Cost: Free general admission

Type of Activity: Learning

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh: visit natural history exhibits, go to fun events, take a class, go on a trip or learn about scientific research and collections.