Parenting Support & Strategies
The following programs provide parenting information and “training” in a variety of formats, offering everything from one-time tips to parenting workshops to regular home visits.
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ABC is available for any family with a child 6-months-old to 4-years-old. Discuss specific eligibility during your initial phone call.
ABC is offered at several agencies including the Center for Child & Family Health, Exchange Family Center, and the Children’s Developmental Services Agency; the 10 sessions are typically one-hour long home visits, but the visits may be done virtually
Cost:
At CCFH, ABC is entirely grant-funded and there is NO COST to families. Insurance is not required.
Fill out the Center for Child & Family Health’s ABC Interest Form or call 919-632-8948. CCFH can connect you with other ABC providers if they are better able to meet your needs.
Book Harvest serves all children ages 0 to 18; the BookBabies program is available to any Medicaid-eligible child that enrolls by 16 weeks of age
Free books are available 24/7 at Book Harvest (2501 University Drive, Durham) and via Book Hubs throughout Durham (visit bookharvest.org to see locations).
Book Babies coaches visit enrolled families in their homes or virtually.
Cost:
Visit Book Harvest or any Book Harvest bookshelf or Book Box 24/7.
The Family Space at Book Harvest is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 AM-5 PM (closed on holidays) and there is no cost to visit.
To sign up for the Book Babies program, call 919-907-0998 or visit bookharvest.org/bookbabies
Follow Book Harvest on social media @bookharvestnc
Any family that lives in Durham County with a child between 0- and 12-years-old
Throughout Durham County
Cost:
All family support services and some parenting workshops are free to families
Call the Exchange Family Center’s office at 919-403-8249, visit exchangefamilycenter.org/parents-caregivers/family-support-program for additional information, or fill out a referral form here: exchangefamilycenter.org/referrals.
For additional information on Parenting Workshops visit exchangefamilycenter.org/parents-caregivers/parenting-workshops.
Families of children and young adults with disabilities
Family Support Network affiliates are located across the state
Cost:
Any Durham dad and his family
Durham
Cost:
Visit FatherhoodofDurham.org
Parents or pregnant people aged 13-to-22 and their children
Anywhere within 60 miles of Durham County
Cost:
Visit our website to learn more and contact us at heartsnc.org/visit-us.
First-time parents in Durham who are pregnant or have a baby up to 3 months old. Families with multiple children will also be considered.
Durham County.
Families participate in regular, weekly home visits for up to three years; visits may be made virtually during the pandemic, so please ask for specifics when you call
Cost:
Call Sharon Crews, Intake Coordinator, at (919) 632-8948, to sign up or make a referral.
Families whose infants and toddlers under age three receive their medical care at Duke Children’s Primary Care-North Durham
Duke Children’s Primary Care, 3116 N. Duke St, Durham
Cost:
Ask your doctor about HealthySteps
ISLA primarily serves first and second generation Spanish-speaking immigrants
Serving families from around the North Carolina Triangle Area, including Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange and Wake counties
Cost:
Call 919-265-7692 or visit our website: laislaschool.org
We support all who are pregnant; all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families; and all those who support them.
La Leche League (LLL) is committed to diversity and inclusion. LLL supports all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability or socio-economic status.
Local meetings are held online and in person. Find meeting days and times on the website: llldurham.org/meetings/
Cost:
Visit LLL Durham at llldurham.org for meeting information and contact information for LLL of Durham Leaders.
Follow LLL of Durham on social media @lllofdurham