GENERAL FAMILY SERVICES
Durham County Library
Offers programming for young children and families.
Phone: (919) 560-0100 Website: www.durhamcountylibrary.org
Durham County Social Services Department
Provides financial and family support to families with children ages birth-12, including Medicaid, food and nutrition services, child support and Work First.
Phone: (919)-560-8472 Website: www.co.durham.nc.us
Durham Parks and Recreation
Offers healthy, fun and high-quality activities for children and families, including athletics, programs, trails, and a park locator.
Phone: (919) 560-4355 Website: www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/parks
Durham Public Schools
DPS Title I Pre-K, Parent programs, skills for school, parent/school connection, healthy start, social & academic readiness and more.
Phone: (919) 560-3730 Websites: www.dpsnc.net/ http://kindergarten.dpscalendar.net/
CHILD CARE
As a parent, one of the most important decisions you will ever make is choosing quality child care for your child. In NC, understanding the nationally recognized Star Rated License is a big part of making the right decision. In 1999, the Division of Child Development (DCD) began issuing star rated licenses to all eligible child care centers and family child care homes. Facilities can receive one to five stars. A 75% “compliance history” is a minimum standard for any licensed facility. Then, all programs earn their star rating based on two components: 1) Staff education and 2) Program Standards. Programs can earn a “quality point” for enhanced standards in staff education and program standards. Click here to learn more about the Star-rated license.
Chapel Hill Training and Outreach Program (CHTOP)
The Durham Early Head Start Program provides comprehensive child development and family support program offered through center-based or home-based programming for eligible children aged birth to three years old and for pregnant women.
Phone: (919) 439-7107 Website: www.dpfc.net/EarlyHeadStart.aspx
Child Care Services Association
The Choosing and Using Quality Child Care program educates families about high-quality child care and provides referrals to centers and homes. The Smart Start Scholarship Program provides child care scholarships to eligible families with children ages birth to 5 for high-quality child care.
Phone: (919) 403-6950 Website: www.childcareservices.org
Durham's Alliance for Child Care Access (DAACA)
Assists children and families with information and access to child care subsidy in Durham County (children birth through age 12).
Phone: (919) 560-8300 Website: www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/dssv/Financial_Support/Day_Care.html
North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program
Durham’s Partnership for Children manages and administers the NC Pre-K program in Durham, providing high-quality early educational experiences for eligible 4-year-olds. The program follows the Durham Public School calendar and runs 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
Phone: (919) 403-6960 ext. 225 Website: www.dpfc.net/NCPreK.aspx
Operation Breakthrough, Inc
The Head Start Program provides child development services to economically disadvantaged children ages 3-5 and their families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills.
Phone: (919) 688-5541 Website: www.obtnc.org
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
For a child to be in the best condition to learn, his or her physical, mental, and developmental health needs must be identified and addressed. Durham is home to a variety of programs that offer support for child care providers and parents as well as interventions for children with health and developmental concerns.
Center for Child & Family Health
Provides mental health services for Durham children and families.
Phone: (919) 419-3474 Website: www.ccfhnc.org
Community Partnerships, Inc
Durham Inclusion Support Services provides consultation, technical assistance and training to child care providers and families who care for a child for whom there is a developmental, behavioral or social-emotional concern.
Phone: (919) 402-9400 Website: www.compart.org
Durham Connects
Provides in-home nurse visits to all parents of newborns in Durham County.
Phone: (919) 668-3279 Website: www.durhamconnects.org
Durham County Health Department
Maternal Care, WIC Program, Immunizations, Dental Clinic, Health and Nutrition Education
Phone (919) 560-7600 Website: www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/phth
Exchange Clubs’ Family Center
Family support and parent education programs.
Phone: (919) 403-8249 ext. 235 Website: www.exchangefamilycenter.org
Healthy and Ready: A Guide to Preventive Care [English] [Spanish]
A resource that outlines preventive care, vaccinations and promoting healthy development for young children.
Healthy and Ready: Developing Healthy Habits for Young Children [English] [Spanish]
A resource that promotes healthy living through education on the importance of good nutrition and regular physical activity.
La Leche League of Durham
A team of trained and La Leche League International accredited professionals that assist mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding.
Phone: (877) 452-5324 Website: www.lllofnc.org/groups/Durham.html
LATCH (Local Access to Coordinated Healthcare) for uninsured Durham County residents
Durham Community Health Network (DCHN) for Durham County Medicaid recipients
Home Visits, Assistance Making Appointments, Health Education, Application Assistance (Medicaid, Food Stamps), Links to Community Resources (housing, food, clothing, bills assistance, prescriptions), Transportation Assistance (health-related)
Care Management Staff: (919) 613-6509 Website: http://communityhealth.mc.duke.edu/clinical/?/latch
Lincoln Community Health Center
Prenatal, Pediatrics, and Dental Care, Pharmacy, WIC Program, Breastfeeding Support
Phone: (919) 956-4000 Website: www.lincolnchc.org
PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Consistent and caring relationships that are nurturing and stimulating are crucial to promoting healthy development in young children. A network of activities are available locally to help ensure Durham’s young children are getting a good start in life and that Durham families are receiving support that help foster their potential to become their child’s first teacher.
Durham Literacy Center
Empowers Durham residents who want to enrich their lives by improving their literacy skills.
Phone: (919) 489-8383 Website: http://sites.google.com/site/durhamliteracy/
El Centro Hispano
Offers parent support groups, literacy classes and referrals for community resources to Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers.
(919) 687-4635 Website: www.elcentronc.org
Family Center of Northern Durham
Offering programs including a bilingual preschool, a family literacy program, ESL classes, a community playspace, and a resource library.
Phone: (919)627-7405 Website: www.familycenternd.org
Family Support Network
Provides parent training, support groups, social gatherings, educational courses and workshops for parents of children with developmental disabilities or special needs.
Phone: (919) 560-3000 Website: www.fsnnc.org/findlocal/Durham
Healthy Families Durham
Serves low-income, high-risk families starting during pregnancy through 3 years of age. Parents receive intensive, home-based services with the goals of preventing child abuse, promoting child health and identifying special needs.
Phone: (919) 419-3474 Website: www.ccfhnc.org/prevention.html
Immaculate Conception Church
Latina Parents Playgroup. Consists of 10-15 parents with children birth to age 3. The playgroup meets once weekly for 1.5 hours for 12 weeks.
Phone: (919) 682-3449 Website: http://icdurham.org/
Teer House
Health professionals provide educational support for families.
Phone: (919) 477-2644 Website: www.dukehealth.org/locations/teer_house/
The Arc of Durham County
Serves people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Phone: (919) 493-8141 Website: www.thearcofdurhamcounty.org
Welcome Baby
Offers parent education, literacy classes and support groups to parents and caregivers. A Giving Closet offers free clothing to families and parents can attend a car seat workshop to receive a low-cost car seat.
(919) 560-7150 Website: www.welcomebaby.org
|