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The programs listed represent local or regional organizations whose work helps families, directly or indirectly, nurture their children’s social-emotional health and whose services are free or low-cost for most families.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
ABC
A 10-session service for families with infants and toddlers, ABC helps to build the attachment and connection between parents and children under age 4
All Neurotypes
Celebrating and Honoring Neurodiversity through summer camps, play groups, and training programs.
Alliance Health Access and Information Center
Referrals to mental, substance abuse and behavioral health professionals for families with Medicaid or with no insurance; also serves as a 24/7 behavioral health crisis line
Book Harvest & Book Babies
Book Harvest provides free books for children of all ages; a Family Space designed for families to read, learn and play together; and programs that partner with parents to nurture language and literacy development.
Breastfeed Durham
Education and tools to support breast/chest feeding and alternatives.
Care Management for at Risk Children (CMARC or CC4C)
Care coordination for families with children birth- age 5 that may need extra support navigating their child’s physical and behavioral health needs.
CCSA Child Care Referral Central
Provides resources and referrals to help make finding childcare easy and convenient for families.
Child Care Subsidy (DSS)
Provides vouchers for eligible Durham families to help cover the costs of childcare.
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
Evaluation, service coordination and intervention (therapies) for children 0-3 with suspected or confirmed developmental delays.
Communities in Schools of Durham-Parenting Education
In addition to a variety of programs for students, Communities in Schools of Durham provides support and education to parents of students in grades K-12: Incredible
Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Provides free infant care and hygiene products including diapers, formula, period products and adult incontinence supplies through community organizations across Durham and the state.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Free children’s books sent directly to a child’s home every month until age 5; open to everyone!
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center
Referrals, evaluation and short-term treatment for children and young adults experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.
Durham Children’s Initiative
Provides families with ongoing, wrap-around support, connections to resources, and programming for Durham children and families from the cradle to college or career.
Durham Crisis Response Center
The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is the place for anyone in Durham who has experienced domestic, family or sexual violence or human trafficking to find safety and support.
Durham Early Head Start
Free, comprehensive program for low-income and other eligible families of children prenatally through age 3; offers home visiting or high-quality center-based childcare; operated by Durham’s Partnership for Children.
Durham PreK (Pre-kindergarten)
High quality, free or affordable pre-K in a variety of settings around the county for all Durham 4-year-olds, giving children the skills they need to be ready for kindergarten and beyond.
Durham Public Schools Office of Early Education
Evaluation and early intervention services for children aged 3-5 in Durham County with suspected or identified developmental or learning delays
EChO Program at Exchange Family Center
Consultants work with childcare providers and families to support children 0-5 years’ old who have challenging behavior in the classroom.
El Centro Hispano
A Latino nonprofit organization providing a variety of support and opportunities to Latinx families in the Triangle.
El Futuro
Outpatient, culturally affirming mental health evaluations, therapy, and treatment in Spanish for adults and children ages 6+.
Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC)
EPiC organizes and supports Black parents and their allies in its mission to dismantle systemic racial inequities and advocate for high quality educational opportunities.
Exchange Family Center’s Family Support Program + Workshops
Parent coaching and family therapy to support a healthy family environment for kids 0-12.
Family Connects Durham
No cost, short term nurse home visits for families with newborn babies.
Family Support Network of NC
Network of peer support for families of children with special needs, led by parents with lived experience.
Fatherhood of Durham
Working with fathers to develop life skills necessary to face financial, health, relationship and other critical challenges.
FCR Head Start and Early Head Start
Free child development (child care) and comprehensive family support program for low-income children ages 6 weeks- 5 years; multiple locations around Durham
Fostering Families
Year-round support for foster and adoptive parents.
H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark)
H.E.A.R.T.S. supports young adolescent parents and pregnant people with tools to successfully become independent and self-sufficient.
Healthy Families Durham
A free home-visiting program designed to help new parents as they support the healthy growth and development of their children from 3 months to 3 years old.
HealthySteps at Duke Children’s Primary Care North Durham
Specialists at the pediatric primary care clinic that work alongside families of children under age 3 to be sure they have the support they need to nurture their child’s wellbeing.
ISLA NC
Community based educational space that elevates the importance of bilingualism through Spanish language and cultural immersion programs
JusticeMatters, Inc.
Free trauma-informed legal services in immigration and family law for individuals with a low-income in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
La Leche League
Peer to peer lactation support for breastfeeding families, regardless of whether they are facing challenges or simply seeking to connect with others
Legal Aid of NC
Free legal services to those with low-income for cases including family law, employment, government benefits, housing, consumer issues and for families who feel their child has been denied access to their educational rights.
MAAME, Inc.
MAAME, Inc. empowers Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Birthing People of color and those historically excluded to navigate systems during pregnancy and postpartum
Martha S. Urbaniak Clinic at the Center for Child & Family Health
Outpatient mental health clinic serving children of all ages who have experienced trauma and young children (2.5-6-year-olds) with challenging behavior.
Museum of Life + Science
Free tickets to the Museum of Life + Science on ‘Durham Community Days’ with proof that you live in Durham.
NCCARE360
Free statewide network that helps individuals or families connect to all kinds of community resources like housing assistance, food relief, employment services and other important types of support.
North Carolina Family Navigation Guide
A website and resource guide for families who have concerns about their child’s development and those who have children with special health care needs or disabilities.
Partners in Inclusion
Guidance for child care or recreational programs on how to best to support and include children with developmental disabilities.
Post Adoption Support Services (PASS)
Offering a variety of free support services to any family that has adopted a child in Durham and 19 other NC counties
Postpartum Support International
HelpLine (text/call support) and comprehensive support network, including support groups and additional resources, for parents facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders or struggles in the transition to parenthood.
Ready4K
Free parenting tips sent by text for parents of children age 0-9
Samaritan Health Center
A primary care clinic providing medical and vision services to uninsured community members.
The Bull City Woodshop
The Bull City Woodshop is a non-profit, student centered organization that guides individual development, fosters community connection, and cultivates creativity through woodworking.
Together for Resilient Youth – Coping Together
Peer-led therapy program for families to address stress, strengthen coping techniques and improve family communication.
Triangle Area Parenting Support (TAPS)
Free or low-cost weekly parenting support groups to make new friends, learn about child development, and build community support.
Triple P
A parenting support program designed to be flexible and meet parents (of children 0-16) where they are; provides targeted tips and strategies to manage behavior and build parents’ confidence.
Village of Wisdom
Organizing work with Black families to support positive racial self concept, increase
capacity to navigate and cope with racial bias, and build community
connections and advocacy skills
we are (working to extend anti-racist education, Inc)
Anti-racism training for children, families, and educators.
Welcome Baby
Free parenting classes, workshops, and family essential supplies for families with children ages 0-8
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