Resource Database by Stephanie Webster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase en-us 2020-04-03 17:18:40 UTC 2025-12-22 03:59:49 UTC hello@padlet.com http://smartcorp.com.au/images/Resources.jpg Provider Contact resources stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613214336 This is a list of local providers in Brunswick County and surrounding areas for convenience. The list includes a variety of therapists, pediatricians/specialty doctors, counselors, coordinators, and more.]]> 2020-06-05 15:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613214336 Samara's Village stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613231156 This link will allow you to type in your zip code to find local resources for food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal.  ]]> 2020-06-05 15:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613231156 What do these acronyms mean? stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613250407 A spreadsheet to assist with common acronyms throughout the Parent Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education handbook. ]]> 2020-06-05 15:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613250407 Project SEARCH stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613303659 This is a program through Brunswick County Schools that provides internship experiences for students ages 18-21 that have developmental disabilities.
Contact:
 Yolanda Warren - Regional Coordinator at 910-274-1055
Email: ywarren@bcswan.net]]> 2020-06-05 16:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613303659 American Disabilities Act Home Page stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613337064 The ADA Home Page provides access to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses, State and local governments, and technical assistance.]]> 2020-06-05 16:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613337064 Wrights Law Home Page stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613350804 This is a website dedicated to special education laws and litigations. ]]> 2020-06-05 16:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/613350804 Parent Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education handbook for NC stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618824770 This is the handbook you will receive in IEP meetings. It is important for you to understand the Procedural Safeguards (legal rights) provided for you and your child with a disability. This document summarizes the rights and responsibilities of parents in the special education process. Acronyms and terms often used in special education and resources for parents are found in the appendices.]]> 2020-06-09 13:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618824770 (Spanish Version)Parent Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education handbook for NC stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618830620 2020-06-09 13:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618830620 What is the difference between a IEPs and 504 plans? stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618887544 This website offers information on the differences between the an IEP and a 504 plan and what you need to know.]]> 2020-06-09 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/618887544 CDSA - Children's Developmental Services Agency (Ages 0-3) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619022941 The CDSA serves families and their children, birth through age three. They are the lead agency in NC for infants and toddlers with special needs. Early intervention services in your child's natural environment are critical in making positive differences in the child's development. No family will be denied services because of financial reasons.
Contact number:
 910-251-5817 ext. 1
Address: 3311 Burnt Mill Drive, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28403
Email contact: jim.northrop@dhhs.nc.gov]]> 2020-06-09 15:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619022941 For TEACHERS: Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619032950 The Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports was established by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to define, develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-tiered approach to Technical Assistance that improves the capacity of states, districts and schools to establish, scale-up and sustain the PBIS framework. Emphasis is given to the impact of implementing PBIS on social, emotional and academic outcomes for students with disabilities. ]]> 2020-06-09 15:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619032950 For PARENTS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)at home stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619052211 Families and caregivers should consider using positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in their homes on a daily basis. This practice brief provides recommendations for families and caregivers on how to use PBIS to continue to support their students’ social and emotional growth and minimize behavioral disruptions in the home.]]> 2020-06-09 15:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/619052211 Letterland stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627402806 This is a phonics, reading and letter recognition program that is evidence-based. Check out their Blog link to see fun activities to do at home with your child.
Email: info@letterland.com

]]> 2020-06-15 14:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627402806 Letterland stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627408559 Teaching resources to assist with phonics, reading. and letter recognition program that is evidence-based.]]> 2020-06-15 14:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627408559 Matthew's Ministries stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627414620 Matthew’s Ministry is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to ending childhood hunger. Currently, they provide food for children at 12 schools in Brunswick County through a backpack distribution program. Contact your student's teacher or the school's parent facilitator to sign up to receive food every week free of cost. Updated information is on their Facebook page.
Email: matthewsministry@gmail.com]]> 2020-06-15 14:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627414620 Sandbox Learning Company stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627415270 Social stories are an evidence-based practice for teaching social skills. This site allows you to create and purchase social stories specifically designed to meet your child's needs. This is an excellent resource to share with parents to use at home.]]> 2020-06-15 14:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627415270 McGraw-Hill School Education stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627425520 This is a link to a research-based leveled reading program designed for K-12.
Phone: 800-334-7344
Address:
P.O. Box 182605
Columbus, OH 43218]]> 2020-06-15 14:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627425520 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (Student and Family) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627434630 This site provides information for students and families regarding:  
  • Enhanced opportunities 
  • Innovative school options 
  • Parent's corner
  • Student Support
and links to other helpful resources.
Phone: 984- 236-2100
Mailing Address:
NC Department of Public Instruction
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6301
Physical Address: 
Education Building
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
]]> 2020-06-15 14:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627434630 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (Exceptional Children) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627439074 This site provides information regarding the states strategic plan for serving students with disabilities.
Phone: 984-236-2100
Mailing Address:
NC Department of Public Instruction
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6301
Physical Address:
Education Building
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825]]> 2020-06-15 14:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627439074 Waterford Institute stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627448075 This site provides research-based and evidence-based software to teach reading, math, and science. The website includes resources and suggested activities that you can use at home.
Phone: 800-669-4533
Email: globalinfo@waterford.org
Address:
Headquarters
1590 East 9400 South
Sandy, Utah 84093]]> 2020-06-15 14:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627448075 Waterford Institute stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627462041 This site provides research-based and evidence-based software to teach reading, math, and science.
Phone: 800-669-4533
Email: globalinfo@waterford.org
Address:
Headquarters
1590 East 9400 South
Sandy, Utah 84093]]> 2020-06-15 14:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627462041 Intervention Central stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627471934 Intervention Central provides teachers, schools, and districts with free resources to help learners and implement Response to Intervention and attain the Common Core State standards.]]> 2020-06-15 14:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627471934 CP Family Network (Online community and resources) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627479715 This website is an online community that connects and supports families that have children that developed Cerebral Palsy due to medical errors or birth injuries. Check out their Blog for informative articles and information. ]]> 2020-06-15 14:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627479715 CP Family Network Generations Tadpole (Assistive Technology Lending Library) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627487713 Generations-Tadpole lends and delivers low-tech assistive technology devices and toys FREE to families and professionals across North Carolina. Anyone working with an individual with a disability is eligible to borrow items and to receive free shipping.
Phone: 919-575-3093
Fax: 919-575-3075
Email: write@tadpole.org
Address: 
205-G West E Street
Butner, NC 27509]]> 2020-06-15 14:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627487713 Care Coordination for Children (CC4C - ages 0-5 years) Brunswick County Health Department stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627496291 This department assists with the following: 
  • Child with Developmental Delays
  • Child is in Foster Care without PCP
  • Child is in Foster Care in need of care coordination
  • Infant in the NICU
  • Medical transportation needs
  • Repetitive use of Emergency Department
  • Child with special healthcare needs (chronic physical, behavioral, or emotional condition)
Child Exposed to Toxic Stress (not limited to):
  • Current Domestic/Family Violence
  • Caregiver unable to meet health and safety needs of child
  • Alcohol or substance abuse by parent
  • Unsafe/unstable environment
  • Homeless/Living in shelter
  • Parent with mental condition
Contacts:
Tamika Yushaw - 910-253-2311
LaTonya Moore - 910-253-2326
]]> 2020-06-15 15:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627496291 Exceptional Children's Pre-School Program (Ages 3-5 years) Brunswick County Schools stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627511098 This Disability Categories:
  • Specific Learning Disability
  • Speech or Language Impairment
  • Autism
  • Deaf-Blindness
  • Emotional Disability
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Multiple Disabilities
  • Orthopedic Impairment
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Visual Impairment (including blindness)
  • Other Health Impairment
Developmental Delay in one or more area: 
  • Physical Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Communication Development 
  • Social/Emotional Development
  • Adaptive Development
  • Atypical Development
Contact: 
Charli Arman 
910-253-1075
Fax: 866-291-3737
]]> 2020-06-15 15:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627511098 Child First at Coastal Horizons Center Ages (0-6) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627523910 Home-visiting mental health treatment and preventative program for young children and their families. 
  • Child Social-Emotional challenges: Difficulty in relationships, "big emotions/big behaviors"
  • Child having experiences chronic stress or trauma: child abuse, neglect, separation from a parent or caregiver
  • Child with exposure to toxic stress: Domestic violence, parent substance use, parent mental health, socio-economic or financial stressors, homelessness, etc.
  • Support to both child and parent/caregiver
Phone: 910-202-3155
Fax: 910-202-5772

]]> 2020-06-15 15:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627523910 The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627535862 The Wilmington TEACCH Center serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the southeastern region of NC. Services include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning and implementation, education, consultation, training opportunities and research.
Phone: 919-445-0680
Fax: 919-445-0691
Address:
1099 Medical Center Drive,
Suite 102
Wilmington, NC 28401
Email contacts: 
Bonnie Ravo - Clinical Director bonnie_ravo@med.unc.edu 

Kaia Mates - Assistant Director
kaia_mates@med.unc.edu 

Emily Potts - Office Manager
Emily_way@med.unc.edu  ]]> 2020-06-15 15:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627535862 Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP) Brunswick Community College stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627546507 BIP provides compensatory educational classes to adults with Developmental Disabilities in order for them to fully participate in their communities as well as case management services.
Phone: 800-754-1050
Address:
50 College Road
Bolivia, NC 28422]]> 2020-06-15 15:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627546507 Cape Fear Vocational Services stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627550490 The mission is to assist individuals to become full members of the community through goal development and skill acquisition, utilizing a person-centered philosophy.
Phone: 336-207-1545
Email: ewalsh@capefeargh.org
Address:
1504 North Kerr Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28405]]> 2020-06-15 15:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627550490 Trillium Health Resources stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627554156 Their mission is to help eastern North Carolinians with mental health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders get the services they need to improve well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
Services available for individuals and families with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities can be found by visiting this link for more information.
Servies include: 
  • Respite Care
  • Community Guides
  • Developmental Therapy
  • Supported Employment
  • Day Activity
  • Family Living
  • Individual Support
  • Supported Living
  • Adult Developmental Vocational Program
  • Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Group Homes
]]> 2020-06-15 15:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627554156 Trillium Neighborhood Connections (Southern Region) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627563142 Their Neighborhood Connections Managers and Health Specialists live and work within the Southern, Central, and Northern Regions of Trillium. Staff maintains relationships with local agencies to share information, determine resources available to assist with social determinants of health, host in-person new member orientations, and help plan activities to increase engagement and awareness.
Contact: 
Cecelia Peers, Manager
cecelia.peers@trilliumNC.org]]> 2020-06-15 15:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627563142 Coastal Enterprises of Wilmington stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627569467 This program uses job coaches in order to help individuals with disabilities find employment.
Phone: 910-763-3424
Fax: 910-815-0367
Address:
1214 Kidder Street
Wilmington, NC 28401]]> 2020-06-15 15:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627569467 Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627573794 This program provides therapeutic horseback lessons for people with disabilities.
Contact: Kim Niggel
Phone: 910-470-0490
Address:
Russell's Reach
8120 Sidbury Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Email: ctrpwilmington@gmail.com]]> 2020-06-15 15:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627573794 Disability Resource Center stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627580426 The mission of the Disability Resource Center is to empower persons with disabilities to become and maintain their independence in their communities. Their services include (but not limited to):
  • Information and referral
  • Affordable housing & accessibility
  • Youth transition services
  • Peer Support
  • Advocacy
  • Independent Living skills
  • Accessibility concerns
  • and more
Phone: 910-815-6618
Fax: 910-815-6658
Address:
140 Cinema Drive, Suite C
Wilmington, NC 28403

]]> 2020-06-15 15:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627580426 Family Support Network of Southeastern North Carolina, Inc. stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627592532 FSN helps families by putting them in touch with other parents with similar experiences, providing a "listening ear," helping you become a volunteer Support Parent, and connecting you to resources in your community.
Phone: 910-792-6133
Access Family Support:
800-852-0042
Contact:
Sheryl Ewing
fsnsoutheastern@gmail.com
Address: 
411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401]]> 2020-06-15 15:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627592532 Special Olympics of Brunswick County stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627603578 Based out of Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department, Special Olympics Brunswick County operates year-round and offers athletes the chance to participate in numerous sports as well as athlete leadership opportunities. The local program offers four local competition opportunities in athletics, bowling, basketball, and aquatics.
Address:
Brunswick County Parks & Recreation
P.O. Box 249
Bolivia, NC 28462
Director: Steve Goodwin
Phone: 910-253-2679
Email: sgoodwin@brunsco.net]]> 2020-06-15 16:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627603578 Social Security Disability (SSI) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627612004 The Social Security Administration helps provide financial assistance to people that are unable to fully support themselves through the employment opportunities. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides payment to low income people who are blind, have a disability or age 65 or older.
Phone: 866-964-6227 or 910-815-4695
Address:
1528 S 16th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
The pdf below can answer many questions regarding SSDI/SSI and working. https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/WIC12.pdf
Additionally, the link below will take you to the SSI application located on the agency's website.]]> 2020-06-15 16:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/627612004 NC Department of Health and Human Services stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/628987981 Disability Services helps people with disabilities connect to resources specific to their disability. Includes resources for: 
  • employment services
  • independent living
  • residential care
  • medical supports
  • family supports
  • communication services
Phone: 800-662-7030
Address:
2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2000
]]> 2020-06-16 13:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/628987981 Learning Perspectives stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/628996620 Assists individuals to get, learn, and keep a paid job or career in a normal work setting. Services include: 
  • Case Management
  • Developmental Therapy
  • Adaptive Skills Training
  • Community Support (children & adults)
  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Residential Services
  • Supported Employment
  • Behavior Assessment and Planning
  • At-Risk Tutoring
  • Hospital Homebound for schools
  • On-call Crisis Support & Family training
Phone: 910-362-9474
Address:
3963 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact: 
Eddie Jackson, M.A., L.P.C., Clinical Director -  Email: ejackson@learningperspectives.com
Greg Cloninger, M.A., Director - Email: gcloninger@learningperspectives.com
Darlene Webb, L.C.S.W., Therapist
Email - dwebb@learningperspectives.com
]]> 2020-06-16 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/628996620 Supported Employment Program - Family Connect for parents of children with Visual Impairments stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629011157 The following link provides an extensive list of agencies in North Carolina to assist individuals who are visually impaired find support with community members and outside agencies.
Phone: 800-232-5463
Email: connectcenter@aph.org]]> 2020-06-16 14:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629011157 The Arc of North Carolina - Supported Employment Services stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629026256 Their mission is to build networks that help people find long-term employment through local and regional partnerships within the business community. They believe in protecting the opportunity for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to choose, and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play.
Phone: 910-791-9022
Email: info@arcnc.org
Address: 5041 New Center Drive #100
Wilmington, NC 28403]]> 2020-06-16 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629026256 Easterseals UCP North Carolina and Virginia - Wilmington stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629043023 Easterseals UCP is a leading provider of disability related services in the communities. They provide meaningful and exceptional services so that children and adults living with disabilities and mental health challenges can live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Programs include but not limited to: 
  • Foster Care
  • Mental Health
  • Community services
  • Autism Services
  • Outreach
  • Child development centers
  • employment and transition services
  • Afterschool and camp resources
Phone: 910-790-5921
Address: 
4130 Oleander Drive
Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403
]]> 2020-06-16 14:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629043023 Hope Harbor Home - Domestic Violence Shelter stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629049370 Hope Harbor Home strives to break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in Brunswick County, NC with safe shelter, advocacy, and education. Hope Harbor Home will assist victims of domestic abuse and their children.
24-Hr Crisis Hotline: 
910-754-5856]]> 2020-06-16 14:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629049370 NC Division of Child Development and Early Education stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629059090 This website provides literature and resources when searching for a quality childcare provider along with guidance to help with financial assistance.]]> 2020-06-16 14:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629059090 Center for Parent Information and Resources stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629082857 The mission of the CPIR is to develop or adapt products for the Parent Center Network to use in serving families of children with disabilities. The CPIR also provides Parent Centers with universal technical assistance to increase their knowledge and capacity in specific areas. The CPIR also woks to increase the coordination of parent training efforts throughout the network.
Help Line: 800-962-6817
Email: ecac@ecacmail.org]]> 2020-06-16 14:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629082857 Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629255007 The Wilmington Branch of the Food bank serves Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender Counties. Visit this website to find more information and programs that are available through this organization to include: 
  • Community Health & Engagement
  • Disaster Relief
  • Federal Nutrition Programs
  • Food Distribution
  • Children's programs
  • Benefits Outreach
Move the cursor over the tab "Our Work" at the top to view a drop down menu of the available programs.
Phone: 910-251-1465
Email:
Beth Gaglione - Branch Director bgaglione@foodbankcenc.org
Address:
1314 Marstellar Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
]]> 2020-06-16 16:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/629255007 NC Department of Health and Human Services - Employment services stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632626307 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps people with disabilities to find a job, keep working or advance professionally. VR can help you chart your path to a career with a future in North Carolina. Support services that VR can provide include counseling, education, training, job placement assistance, assistive technology and many other services.
Phone: 910-251-5710
Toll Free: 877-832-3831
Local Office: 3340 Jaeckle Drive,
Address: Suite 201 Wilmington, NC 28403]]> 2020-06-18 19:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632626307 Easterseals UCP North Carolina and Virginia - Wilmington (Employment and Transition Services) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632666179 Easterseals UCP provides Employment Services for adults with disabilities, enabling individuals to earn wages and develop skills.  The programs are available to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and individuals with Mental Health or Substance Use Challenges. Services include: 
  • Employment services
  • Transition to employment
  • Individual placement and support services
Wilmington
Phone: 910-782-8368
Address: 4827 Randall Pkwy.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: marguerite.hutchison-rhodes@eastersealsucp.com

]]> 2020-06-18 19:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632666179 Trillium and Easterseals UCP EMPOWER summer camp stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632669492 Trillium Health Resources has partnered with Easterseals UCP to address long-standing gaps in social and recreational programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This initiative will support children (and their siblings) and adults (ages 5 to 22) with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social and recreational programming in underserved areas of the state.  Summer programs for children and their siblings (as space allows) are scheduled from mid-June through mid-August (dates & hours vary at EMPOWER Camps). When visiting the link below, click on Wilmington to access contact information and a link for Registration.
Office location:
4827 Randall Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact:
Lindsey Nelson - Site Director
910-782-8368 Office
910-386-2118 Cell
lindsey.nelson@eastersealsucp.com
Alyssa Campagna - Activities Coordinator
910-782-8368 Office
910-604-3605
aylssa.campagna@eastersealsucp.com
]]> 2020-06-18 19:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/632669492 Easterseals UCP North Carolina and Virgina - After School Programs EMPOWER stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633560068 Easterseals UCP is offering an After School Program called EMPOWER in 4 locations throughout North Carolina free of charge for individuals with a diagnosis of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability, thanks to a grant from Trillium Health Resources. Typically developing siblings are welcome to attend and there is a $25 weekly charge for them. 
Location
4827 Randall Pkwy.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-782-8368
Contact
Lindsey Nelson - Site Director
910-782-8368 Office
910-386-2118 Cell
lindsey.nelson@eastersealsucp.com
Alyssa Campagna - Activities Coordinator
910-782-8368 Office
910-604-3605 Cell
alyssa.campagna@eastersealsucp.com
]]> 2020-06-19 13:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633560068 Communities in Schools (CIS) - Parent education and Support Groups stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633583768 The Communities In Schools of Brunswick County Parenting Education Program is a comprehensive program designed to meet the specific needs of parents and their children. The parenting program program is offered to any Brunswick County parent or guardian of children between the ages of five and twelve. The program is offered at multiple locations and times throughout the year. Additionally, CIS of Brunswick County Parenting Education Program also offers the Circle of Parents (COP) support groups. This group works with parents and children in a supportive and confidential environment to offer practical and effective techniques to build healthy, positive family dynamics. Check for current groups being offered.
Phone: (910) 351-8007
Local Address:
3148 George II Highway, Unit 2
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC  28461
Email: tbeane@cisbrunswick.org]]> 2020-06-19 13:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633583768 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Book gifting program stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633597046 The Smart Start network is made up of 75 local partnerships that serve our state’s communities signing up families across NC for Imagination Library. The Imagination Library is a program sponsored by Dolly Parton. This program is a book gifting program for children from birth to age five. Together, we are working to ensure children develop a love of reading early on. Click the link below to register your child.]]> 2020-06-19 14:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633597046 Smart Start of Brunswick County (Birth - 5 years) stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633601363 Smart Start of Brunswick County's mission is to ensure all children are healthy and ready for school.  Their vision is to have the entire community working together to create unlimited opportunities so all children become successful and contributing individuals. Services include (but not limited to):
  • Child care resources, referral and assistance
  • NC Pre-K program
  • Family support services
  • Health education
  • Other resources available
Phone: 910-754-3166
Fax: 910-754-3188
Local Address:
5140 Sellers Street
Shallotte, NC 28470
Email: info@smartstartbrunswick.org

]]> 2020-06-19 14:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633601363 Smart Start - Parent and Family Resources stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633615420 This site has a list of available resources including:
  • Animal Control
  • Child Abuse
  • Child care
  • Clothing and food
  • Domestic Violence
  • Abuse/Sexual Assault
  • Education/Training
  • Emergency Services
  • Employment
  • Financial Assistance
  • Health & Mental Issues
  • Local Pediatricians
  • Homeless
  • Housing
  • Latino Services (translators)
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Substance Abuse
  • Seniors
  • Special Needs/Disabilities
  • Veteran's Services
  • Transportation
]]> 2020-06-19 14:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/633615420 Brandy Thorson, Ed.S NCSP School Psychologist stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/680362512 This site introduces one of Brunswick County Schools' school psychologists, Brandy Thorson. She takes time to explain what it is a school psychologist does and provides some useful resources for parents,  teachers, and professionals. ]]> 2020-08-14 14:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/680362512 Brandy Thorson, Ed.S NCSP School Psychologist stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/680369247 This site introduces Brunswick County Schools psychologist, Brandy Thorson. She takes time to explain what it is a school psychologist does and provides some useful resources for parents, teachers, and professionals. ]]> 2020-08-14 14:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/680369247 Brunswick Transit System stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1524980820 Brunswick Transit System provides non-emergency transportation to doctor's appointment, special needs transport, general transport, or shopping visits. Reservations can be made 48 hours in advance to help with transportation needs.
Office hours M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: Phone (910) 253-7800
Toll-Free:  (877) 754-2764
Contact information: 
Antoinette Jenrette, Transportation Coordinator
ajenrette@brunswicktransit.org  OR
Tonya Randolph, Program Coordinator
trandolph@brunswicktransit.org

]]> 2021-05-14 15:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1524980820 Brunswick County Homeless Coalition stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1525028176 The Brunswick County Homeless Coalition works to assist with eviction prevention, temporary shelter, and other needs, to help you find or maintain safe, stable, permanent housing:
  • Help paying utilities, if funds are available
  • Help paying rent or mortgage, if funds are available
  • Help with emergency shelter, if funds are available
  • Referrals to area non-profit agencies for assistance
  • Referrals to participating area churches for assistance
  • Referrals to appropriate government agencies for assistance
Phone:  1-888-519-5362.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 12:0 PM
Sunday | Please leave a message
After Hours | Please leave a message
]]> 2021-05-14 15:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1525028176 Brunswick Family Assistance stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1525044846 Brunswick Family Assistance collaborative organization that helps low income people in Brunswick County to live a high quality of life. Their work to improve the lives of families and individuals in crisis in Brunswick County, who are willing to help themselves, by providing emergency assistance and educational and skills development programs.
Phone: 910-754-4766 (Shallotte) and 910-408-1700 (Leland)
Email: info@brunswickfamily.org]]> 2021-05-14 15:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1525044846 Resources stephanievwebster https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1725241980 2021-09-08 15:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanievwebster/resourcedatabase/wish/1725241980