Parent Resources by Alex Lindo

Family Support Network of NC

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 19:24:17 UTC

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.

Child Care

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 19:30:28 UTC

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.

NC 211

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 19:53:11 UTC

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

Positive Childhood Alliance NC

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 20:00:18 UTC

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

Sensory Stay and Play

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 20:05:48 UTC

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

Nature PlaySpace

alexlindo0117 — 2025-02-16 20:31:51 UTC

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