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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina offers three mentoring programs—each of which provides its own unique opportunities for your child to engage with their Big Brother or Big Sister. There is no cost to participate in any of the programs, which include:

• Community Based
• After School
• School Based

Statistically, when compared to their non-mentored peers, Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:

• 52% less likely to skip school 
• and 46 % less likely to begin using illegal drugs

And there are so many other immeasurable benefits they will experience from having a consistent and caring adult in their life including higher self confidence and personal aspirations.

Address: 50 South French Broad, #213
Asheville, NC 28801

Call (828) 253-1470 or visit the website for more information.

Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide offer fun and enriching after-school programs and summer programs for youth ages 6-18. Sports leagues, STEM labs and summer camps. Community engagement and college scholarships. Through safe places, caring mentors and life-enhancing experiences, Clubs do whatever it takes for youth to reach their full potential.

A Club provides:

• A safe place to learn and grow.
• Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
• Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
• Hope and opportunity.

Address: 750 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Call 828-693-9444 or visit the website for more information.

Children who are under age 19 may qualify for free or low cost health insurance if they are uninsured and if the family income is higher than the Medicaid limits but less than 200% of the poverty level. There is no limit on resources. The coverage is similar to that of Medicaid. Eligible children receive a card which is valid for one year (unless they move out of state or become insured through another source).

The following is a summary of benefits:

• Hospital Care – Semiprivate room, medications, laboratory texts, x-rays, surgeries, and professional care.
• Outpatient care – includes diagnostic services, therapies, laboratory services, X rays, and outpatient services.
• Physician and clinic services – office visits; preventive services
• Surgical services
• Prescription drugs
• Laboratory and radiology services
• Inpatient mental health services
• Outpatient mental health services
• Durable medical equipment and supplies such as wheelchairs
• Vision
• Hearing
• Home health care
• Nursing care
• Dental care Dental services
• Inpatient substance abuse treatment and outpatient substance abuse treatment – is covered.
• Physical therapy, occupational therapy and therapy for individuals with speech, hearing and language disorders
• Hospice care
• Special needs children with chronic mental or physical conditions or illness

Address: 40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville NC 28802

Call (828) 250-5500 or visit the website for more information.

The Child Care Subsidy program uses state and federal funds to provide subsidized child care services to eligible families.

You may be eligible to receive child care assistance if:

• You are working or are attempting to find work
• You are in school or in a job training program
• Your child is receiving child protective services
• Your child needs care to support child welfare services or if your family is experiencing a crisis
• Your child has developmental needs

Eligibility determination is valid for 12 months for child care services, provided the family remains eligible.

The parent must report to a child care social worker in the agency any change in their circumstances that may affect eligibility within 5 working days of the change

Address: 40 Coxe Avenue,
Asheville, NC  28801

Call (828) 250-5500 or visit the website for more information.

Early Head Start is a federally funded community-based program for low-income expectant families and eligible families with infants and toddlers under the age of three. It is a comprehensive, flexible, culturally responsive program that is designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family.

The mission of Early Head Start is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for expectant families, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy families. 

Address: East 2586 Riceville Road (on the Warren Wilson College campus in East Asheville/Swannanoa)

Call Verner East at (828) 298-0808 or Verner Central at (828) 3487540 or visit the website for more information.

Eliada strives to offer affordable daycare, after-school, and summer camp opportunities for working families. They accept Buncombe County vouchers, and give parents much more than even the most expensive private facilities. Buncombe County Subsidy does not cover the full rate of care so there is an additional monthly fee for some of the age groups.

Child Development Programs Include:

• The Terrific Toddlers: 12 to 23 Months
• Growing With the Twos
• The Threes: A Fun Educational Experience!
• NC Pre-K Program: Kindergarten Reading

Address: 2 Compton Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

Call (828) 254-5356 or visit the website for more information.

Eliada’s  On-Campus After School Program provides a safe place for children in kindergarten to 12 years of age to spend their afternoons while developing their literacy and STEM skills.

With a staff of qualified teachers, children can focus on academic achievement in out-of-school hours enhanced by enrichment opportunities and time spent outdoors. After school staff work directly with school administrators and teachers to ensure the program compliments class curriculum and meets Common Core Standards. Most importantly, after school is a place where students can learn while having fun! You can expect:

• Enrichment activities in art, music, current events and more to make learning fun!
• Individual tutoring daily to give students the help they need with homework.
• Transportation from local schools can be arranged.
• Staff are trained in CPR, First Aid, and BSAC (basic school age care), and are re-certified annually.
• We emphasize the positive, useful, and fun experiences of learning, with a focus on self-esteem, social skills, and self-help skills.

Address: 2 Compton Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

Call (828) 254-5356 or visit the website for more information.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) refers to an interrelated set of services to families, child care providers, employers, and communities that:

• facilitate access to early care and education and school-age child care options for families;
• improve the quality of those child care options; and
• provide objective information for planning and policy development to the public and private sectors.

Address:

Call XXX or visit the website for more information.

NC Pre-K has around 30 classroom locations across Buncombe County! Buncombe Pre-K helps families understand and apply to TWO free pre-k programs with one application; NC Pre-K and Head Start.

If your child is 4 years old by August 31st, and your family falls within specified income levels, you are likely eligible for this program. The following situations could also make your child eligible for the program:

• My child speaks limited English.
• My child has a documented chronic health condition (asthma, diabetes, etc.).
• My child has been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability.
• My child is in foster placement.
• Our family is enrolled in WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, or Work First/TANF.
• Our family has documentation of migrant, refugee, or homelessness services.
• At least one guardian is an active-duty member of the military OR was seriously injured or killed while on active duty. 

Address: 53 Asheland Avenue Suite 102A
Asheville, NC 28801

Call (828) 2850-9333 or visit the website for more information.

North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Sixteen Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

Services offered Include:

• Service Coordination 
• Physical, occupational and speech-language therapies 
• Family support 
• Special instruction 
• Assistive technology 

Address: 2500 Heart Drive, Suite 100 Asheville, NC 28806

Call (828) 250-3400 or visit the website for more information.

All Buncombe county libraries have special collections for children that feature age appropriate books, audio books, music and movies.

• Story Times – Every library offers several story times for children of different ages
• Summer Learning Program – Every summer the library have special summer learning programs all across the county
• Preschool Outreach Program – The Library offers outreach services for preschool children in child care centers
• 1000 books before Kindergarten. – Share the love of reading with your child!

See website for addresses, contact information and schedule of child programs.

The Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) provides positive ways to feel more secure in your parenting.

Life gets busy, and with so much going on, your confidence as a parent can take a knock. It doesn’t have to be that way! By developing your parenting skills with proven strategies, you can start to feel more confident, less stressed and more capable to support your child’s journey to adulthood.

• More confidence in your abilities means you’ll influence your child more positively too
• By improving openness and trust between you and your child, you build a more stable and happy home environment.
• Better understanding your own emotions will lead to feeling more at peace and confident in your own abilities as a parent.

Address: 1316 D Patton Ave., Asheville, NC, USA

Call (828) 775-2667 or visit the website for more information.

For more than 20 years, the Family Resource Center at Emma has been a hub for the families in the community. Each year, more than 300 families access resources through a food pantry,  SNAP applications, emergency financial assistance, community referrals, and parent workshops.

Address: 564 N. Louisiana Ave., Asheville, NC 28806

For more than 20 years, the Family Resource Center at Emma has been a hub for the families in the community. Each year, more than 300 families access resources through a food pantry,  SNAP applications, emergency financial assistance, community referrals, and parent workshops.

Address: 654 N. Louisiana Ave., Asheville, NC 28806

Call (828) 259-9717 or visit the website for more information.

FIRSTwnc has been funded as a Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education. This allows us to offer free training for parents on educational issues and parental rights.

FIRSTwnc Parent Navigators can answer these and many other questions you may have. FIRSTwnc skilled team members have been assisting families since our founding in 2003. They’re ready to help educate you on the best way to support your family.

Through this program, FIRSTwnc can offer:

• Information about the special education process and parents’ rights
• Community and online training
• Up-to-date disability information
• Information and resources in both English and Spanish
• Problem-solving strategies
• Attendance at your IEP meetings (limited due to funding and schedules)
• Inclusion resources showing how students can be successfully included in general education classrooms
• Referrals to medical, educational, community services, and support groups

Address: 77 Central Avenue, Asheville, NC

Call (828) 277-1315 or visit the website for more information.

The YMCA Aftercare Program serve school-age students in Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, and McDowell County Schools.

Programs at the YMCA provide a safe environment, designed to protect the children physically, emotionally and mentally; peace of mind while you can’t be with your child, and skilled staff providing the areas highest quality of child-care.

The YMCA Aftercare program has several different options for school-aged children after school hours, including:

• Full Time (41 weeks of care)
• Year-Round. (50 weeks of care)
• Year-Round with WATIA Upgrade (50 weeks of care plus 1 week at Camp WATIA)
• Part-Time
• After-School Drop-In
• Middle School Programs

Address: Click HERE for all locations

Call 828-251-5910 or visit the website for more information.

Head Start is really about getting a leg up. Head Start gives children 3-5 years old – and their families – the support they need to keep up with their peers and get ahead in life. Learn how we can help families on limited incomes with health, education and next steps to get their children the best start possible. Services from Head Start generally look like:

• General Intro to Head Start – The Head Start program supports the child’s mental, social, emotional and physical growth, and parents as they play a role in their child’s healthy development.
• Family Engagement – Family Service Associates are the first point of contact for a family entering our program. As they build relationships with parents, Head Start works together for the best possible program for each child.
• Monitoring Health – Head Start collaborates with families to ensure each child visits their health care provider and is getting age-appropriate preventive and primary health care that includes medical, dental and mental health.
• Ensuring a Smooth Transition – The Head Start program assists parents in becoming their children’s advocate as they transition into Head Start and then on to elementary school or child care.

Address: 25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Call (828) 252-2495 or visit the website for more information.