Organization name: The Family Support Network of Central Carolina

Purpose/mission: Our mission is to provide support, education, and caring connections to those who have a child with special needs or who experience a NICU stay. Our catchment area encompasses Guilford and surrounding counties.

Population served: Families who have a child with special needs or who experience a NICU stay

Services/programs/resources offered:

• • Special Needs Support: We offer a variety of services for families of children with special needs. Whether your child has been recently diagnosed with a disability; your family is new to the Triad; or you have questions about your child's care, we can help you find the information you need to support your child, access services, and join our community.

    • • Parent Mentor Program

      • Parent Groups

      • Free Social and Recreational Events

      • Resource and Referral

      • Parent Education

  • Sibshops: Sibshops is FSNCC’s social group for siblings of children with special needs in grades k-6. This program is free to all Guilford County residents (and surrounding counties). Out of an abundance of caution, all Sibshops meetings are currently being held via Zoom Call.

  • NICU Support: Although you are undoubtedly excited about the arrival of your little one, we understand that a NICU stay was probably not what you imagined when you dreamed of your baby's first days of life. Please know that we are here to support you throughout your NICU experience, and beyond. All of our services are completely free and confidential.

    • • Bedside Support

      • Baby Basics Program

      • Blanket Project

      • Books for Babies

      • Gas Vouchers

      • Home Visitation Program

      • Lending Library

      • Parent-to-Parent Mentors

      • Sibling Orientation Program

      • Special Assistance

      • Special Events

Costs/requirements to participate:

• • No cost

How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:

• • Contact info: support@fsncc.org, contact form: https://www.fsncc.org/questions-comments-let-us-know

  • Website: https://www.fsncc.org/

  • Social media sites:

    • • Instagram: http://instagram.com/fsn_cc

      • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fsncc

      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSN_CC