Parent Organizing and Advocacy

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Passionate parents can make a big difference for their kids and those facing the same challenges. Check out these programs to meet other parents working towards social change and a better future for all our children.

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Celebrating and Honoring Neurodiversity through summer camps, play groups, and training programs.
Who is Eligible:

Children (especially autistic or neurodivergent children) and their families

Where are services offered?

Burch Avenue Park; new playgroup to start soon at the Jewish Community Center

Cost: 

Free

Our current playgroup is free. We may be adding an additional playgroup/music on Friday afternoons that is donation-based.

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Uses translation service for other languages
How to initiate or access services:

Please feel free to email us at hello@allneurotypes.com. We’ll respond within 3 business days and add you to the email list.

Learn More:

allneurotypes.com

Education and tools to support breast/chest feeding and alternatives.
Who is Eligible:

Pregnant and breast/chest/human milk feeding families

Where are services offered?

Online or on the phone.

(Spanish language information is online at breastfeeddurham.org/spanish-speaking-families)

Cost: 

Free

 

 

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Visit us online to get started breastfeeddurham.org

 

Learn More:

breastfeeddurham.org

A Latino nonprofit organization providing a variety of support and opportunities to Latinx families in the Triangle.
Who is Eligible:

The Latinx Community

Where are services offered?

The Triangle

Cost: 

Some of our programs are free and others have suggested donations (scholarships available).

Services are available in the following language(s): Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Find out about opportunities and register at elcentronc.org/education or call our office at 919-435-4257.

EPiC organizes and supports Black parents and their allies in its mission to dismantle systemic racial inequities and advocate for high quality educational opportunities.
Who is Eligible:

Specifically for BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) parents or caregivers; however, our affinity groups are open to any parent or caregiver of a Black child

Where are services offered?

Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Cost: 

PAAC Membership Fee for the school community (depends on level of commitment). Circles of Hope groups are free to parents/caregivers.

Services are available in the following language(s): English
How to initiate or access services:

Visit our website epic-nc.org, email info@epic-nc.org, or join our network to stay abreast of scheduled events, programming, and volunteer opportunities.

Learn More:

epic-nc.org

Working with fathers to develop life skills necessary to face financial, health, relationship and other critical challenges.
Who is Eligible:

Any Durham dad and his family

Where are services offered?

Durham

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): English
How to initiate or access services:

Visit FatherhoodofDurham.org

Year-round support for foster and adoptive parents.
Who is Eligible:

Foster and adoptive parents, in addition to community members who would like to support the foster care community

Where are services offered?

Durham, Orange and Wake Counties in North Carolina

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): English
How to initiate or access services:

Sign up for our newsletter: Fostering Families Newsletter Sign Up

Learn More:

FosteringFam.org

Community based educational space that elevates the importance of bilingualism through Spanish language and cultural immersion programs
Who is Eligible:

ISLA primarily serves first and second generation Spanish-speaking immigrants

 

Where are services offered?

Serving families from around the North Carolina Triangle Area, including Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange and Wake counties

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Call 919-265-7692 or visit our website: laislaschool.org

Learn More:

www.laislaschool.org

MAAME, Inc. empowers Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Birthing People of color and those historically excluded to navigate systems during pregnancy and postpartum
Who is Eligible:

We are creating spaces and support for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Birthing People of Color and their families

Where are services offered?

Durham area

Cost: 

MAAME, Inc. offers all services on a sliding scale based on the birthing person’s individual need. For clients who don’t qualify for the community-based doula program, they will still have access to affordable doula support for birth or postpartum.

Consultations are free.

 

Services are available in the following language(s): English, Spanish
How to initiate or access services:

Birthing alone or with barriers should never be an option. We are here to help. Request services through the intake form found at maameinc.org/general-intake or call (919) 709-3120 to get connected

Learn More:

maameinc.org

The Village Durham pairs families in crisis with a Family Advocate who can serve as a support for them with various needs including job training, employment, housing, nutrition, mental health, parenting education, and more.
Who is Eligible:

Parents struggling to meet the needs of their children and families who are at risk of separation

Where are services offered?

Primarily Durham County

Cost: 

Free
Services are available in the following language(s): English
How to initiate or access services:

Use this referral form or contact The Village Durham by emailing us at aaron@thevillagedurham.org.

People interested in volunteering or supporting The Village Durham in another capacity can fill out this form.

Learn More:

thevillagedurham.org

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
Who is Eligible:

Black parents and caregivers, teachers and service providers

Where are services offered?

Across NC’s triangle region

Cost: 

Services are available in the following language(s): English
How to initiate or access services:

Reach us through the contact form:  villageofwisdom.org/about-us

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