Children & Families

100 Black Men of Charlotte: Group mentoring program for middle-school aged boys. Scholarship support available.www.100blackmenofcharlotte.org (704) 375-7300

A Child’s Place: Education and support services for children, enrolled in a Mecklenburg County school, and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. www.achildsplace.org, 601 East 5^th Street, Suite 230, (704) 343-3790

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP): Offers after school programs along with summer camps. www.cms.k12.nc.us, (980) 343-5567

Alexander Youth Network: Diagnostic and outpatient mental health services, day treatment and residential services and The Relatives Crisis Shelter: Short term shelter with immediate access to direct services to youth age 7-17 years at-risk or in crisis situations. Provides individual and family intervention services, walk-in and telephone crisis services, community referrals, and follow-up services. 119 East 8^th St, 704-377-0602

Allegro Foundation: A Champion for Children with Disabilities is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that combines movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life. 704-364-4063

Amigos de Cristo- Huntersville: Provide academic support to children (k-5^th) in the Latino/Hispanic community so that they may succeed in EOG testing. Offers homework support, basic remedial help in reading, writing, and math, and small group tutoring. Locations: 201 S. Old Statesville Rd. Tutoring offered Monday and Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm during school year. (704) 488-7082

Big Brother/ Big Sister Program: Mentoring service for children ages 5-18. Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships. www.bbbscharlotte.org, 3801 E. Independence Blvd, Suite 101, (704) 910-1301

Boys and Girls Club: After school and summer camp programs provide a safe place to learn and grow and support ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals. www.bgccharlotte.org, (704) 334-4731

Boy Scouts of America: Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling in them the values of the Scouts. www.mccscouting.org, 1410 East 7^th St, (704) 333-5471.

Girl Scouts Hornet’s Nest Council: Programs for girls that build courage, confidence, and character. www.hngirlscouts.org, 7007 Idlewild Rd, (704) 731-6500

Bright Hopes, Inc. is a non-profit community organization organized to implement projects that stimulate improved school attendance of students in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. (704)-535-2759

CARS Inspiring Youth harnesses the power of automobiles to inspire at-risk teens to finish their education and learn a practical, lifetime skill. www.carsinspiringyouth.org 704-608-0374

Circle de Luz radically empowers young Latinas by supporting their transformation through extensive mentoring, holistic programming and scholarship funds for further education. http://circledeluz.org/

Child Proof Advice was established in 2009 to assist the parents and caregivers of preschool age children in providing for a safe home environment. We are fully committed to providing a comprehensive educational program helping caregivers in reducing the number of preventable injuries of children. 704-364-9817; www.childproofadvice.org

Council for Children’s Defense: Attorneys, advocates, and professional staff dedicated to serving children and connecting them to vital services. www.cfcrights.org, 601 East Fifth St Suite 510, (704) 372-7961

The Center for Community Transitions (formerly Energy Committed to Offenders): Offers emergency referrals for ex-offenders, as well as counseling, employment services, and support groups. Family Support group meets the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of the month. 2226 North Davidson St., 704-374-0762

Charlotte Care Services, Inc: Dedicated to providing clients in need of trusted, reliable caregivers. Caregivers are available on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. Clients may need a caregiver either on an on-call basis or on- going. 310 East Blvd, (704) 335-0501. http://charlottecareservices.com

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Public school system for students pre-K-12 in Mecklenburg County. After- school care offered for elementary students at some locations, for a fee. Dial-A-Teacher assists students with homework questions (operates during school year). Family Application Center: 1600 Tyvola Rd. 980-343-5335

Child Care Resources, Inc: Works with families and communities to ensure that children have access to high quality, affordable early learning and school-age opportunities and experiences which enable them to succeed in school and in life. www.childcareresources.org, 4601 Park Rd, Suite 500, (704) 376-6697

Child Development Center- Easter Seals: To provide early intervention and child care services for children with and without disabilities, including speech, physical, occupational and developmental therapy. 716 Marsh Rd., (704) 522-9912

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has grown to become one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves 300,000 children and families a year with technically imaginative productions and wide-ranging education programs for young people. 704-973-2800

Child Support Enforcement: Help with establishing paternity, child support orders and collection of Child Support. 704-432-9300

CMS Parent University: Provides offerings to enrich parents’ ability to support their children’s academic success and well-being. 1600 Tyvola Rd, (980) 343-0318

Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS): Dropout prevention organization that helps young people learn and prepare for life by connecting needed community resources with schools. Provides tutoring and mentoring. 601 East 5^TH Street, Suite 300, www.cischarlotte.org (704) 335-0601

Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center: a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. www.ecac-parentcenter.org (704) 892-1321

Faith Hope Love Mentoring Program: Our program focuses on working with the family to get the children up to grade level, develop character and encourage the guardians to be involved in the children’s efforts. 704- 516-6595

Family Outreach and Counseling Center: Provides marital and family therapy; non-custodial fathers and youth support programs; family life workshops; family, juvenile, neighbor, divorce and visitation mediation; and family intervention and supervised visitation. 704-509-9917; 200 W Sugar Creek Rd

Family Support Network Charlotte: This program offers support for families of children with special needs by providing a one-on-one parent match with a trained support parent for emotional support, assistance in finding community resources, and sharing parenting experiences. 704-336-7173

Florence Crittenton Services of Charlotte: Provides comprehensive health, educational and social services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents, women and their families. Offers residential/non-residential programs to assist young women age 10 and older experiencing the problems associated with pregnancy, single parenting and adoption. www.fcsnc.org, 1300 Blythe Blvd, 704-372-4663

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: Provides academic support for students and promotes college attendance by offering college tours. Offered second semester of school year. www.friendshipcharlotte.org 704-392-0392

Gang of One: Seeks to prevent youth from joining gangs, support youth being pressured to join gangs, and assist youth in getting out of gangs. 601 East Trade St, www.gangofone.org, 704-432-4264

Genesis Project 1, Inc/ Family Wellness Center, Inc: Services are designed to provide a professional and confidential setting for the psychological, emotional, and developmental support of families as they pursue collective and individual goals and explore personal growth. www.genesisproject1.org 704-596-0505

Girl Talk Foundation Inc: A non-profit, character building organization for girls ages 11-16 in which we focus on empowering girls to be leaders, promoting self-esteem, critical thinking, build character and self- respect in young girls. www.girltalkfoundationinc.com

Girls on the Run: Prevention program for girls in the 3^rd through 8^th grade. Educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. www.gotrcharlotte.org 704-837-0088

Grandparent Support Group - Family Caregiver Support Program- Services for Adults, Dept. of Social Services: Monthly support group for grandparent raising grandchildren or other relative caregivers of children up to age 17. The meetings provide an opportunity for people to come together and talk about their experiences, their joys and sorrows, and the challenges each of them face daily, making it easier for them to know that they are not alone. We meet the second Monday of each month at 3205 Freedom Dr (5:30 pm-8:30 pm). Childcare and evening meal provided. For more information or to RSVP please contact Lavern Weathers at 704-336- 8520.

Greater Enrichment: To provide an out-of-school time educational program that is fun and enjoyable for eligible school age (K-5^th grade) students and their parents. www.gepinc.org 704-334-8518

HERO Program/ Women’s Commission: Provides domestic violence support groups, individual counseling, and case management services to children and teens, ages 5-18, who have witnessed or were in a domestic violence relationship. WC: Provides support services for adult victims, and education services for batterers. 704-332-2513 24 hr hotline/ Safe Alliance shelter for battered women, 704-336-3210

Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas: Provides young people (k-12) with practical economic education programs in the private enterprise system, through partnerships in the community. 704- 536-9668

Make-a-Wish Foundation: To grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. www.ncwish.org 704-339-0334

The Learning Collaborative: Provides a tuition free, high quality preschool education to at-risk families through a unique partnership with our children, families, parents, staff and community. www.tlccharlotte.org (704) 377-8076

LifeSpan Creative Campus-Center City: Day enrichment programs provide educational and enrichment activities to children during out of school hours, 2:00-6:00 p.m. and throughout the day during teacher workdays, select holidays, and summer break. 601 N. Graham St., (704) 333-7107

Little Smiles is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides toys, games, DVD’s, computers, VIP outings, celebrity meet and greets, concert, sporting event tickets, theme park tickets, fun food runs, nerf gun wars and much, much more...for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. 704-200-9322

McDowell Street Center for Family Law, Inc: MSCFL mission is to provide family law advice, counseling and representation to low-income persons who otherwise would be unable to afford legal services. 101 N McDowell St, (704) 331-4774, www.centerforfamilylaw.org

Mentor, Inc: Serves at risk children and adults with developmental disabilities across the state including residential, home and community supports, and specialized services for persons with multiple developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Children’s services include therapeutic foster care, community support services, case management, outpatient therapy, day treatment, and special programs. www.nc-mentor.com, 704- 423-0051

Neighborhood Family Resource Center: Provides community outreach, after school tutorial/ enrichment program, computer training, substance abuse prevention, family support group, adult literacy program. www.nfrcclt.org 704-398-0820

Freedom School Partners: Serves elementary and middle school children in Seigle Point, McCadden Apartments and First Ward area. Programs are free of charge and include classroom instruction, tutoring assistance and mentoring programs; opportunities for music, art and team sports; relationship building with public school teachers and administrators and encouragement of parental involvement in their child's education. PO Box 37363, Charlotte, 28237, (704) 371-4922

Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center: As the only child advocacy center in Mecklenburg County serving children from birth to age 18, Pat's Place provides a physical environment where a child's well-being is our first priority, reducing trauma and promoting healing from sexual abuse. 704-335-2760

Police Activities League (PAL): Goal is to provide opportunities for the youth of our community that fosters their leadership and citizenship skills through academics and athletics. www.palcharlotte.org, (704) 336-2105

Project One Scholarship Fund provides students from lower income, single-parent families with scholarships and tools for college success, including a gifts and talents program, financial literacy, and mentoring. 704-241-4994

Protective Services for Children- DSS: Provides services for children in serious danger of abuse, neglect, or dependency as defined by NC General Statutes. Receives claims of abuse and neglect and investigates when appropriate. Casework and counseling services are offered to alleviate child abuse, and to help parents/ care givers to achieve healthier functioning. Provide family intervention services, permanency planning services, resource development services, foster care and adoption services. 704-336-2273 (24 hours)

Raising Academic Performance (RAP): After-school program that provides academic enrichment for at-risk youth in grades 4-10 to enhance their academic achievement and encourage development of life skills. Provides tutoring, individual and group counseling, summer camp and peer advisory. East Stonewall Ame Zion Church, 1729 Griers Grove Rd, (704) 394-2540, press 2.

Right Moves for Youth: The mission of Right Moves for Youth is to provide resources and guidance to help students graduate high school with a plan for their future success. Right Moves for Youth is a local non-profit organization working to reduce the occurrence of student dropouts in Mecklenburg County. Our program serves students in grades 6- 12. www.rightmovesforyouth.org 704-377-4425

Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg: Our primary focus is to educate children, parents, caregivers, and the public; advocate for child safety; and conduct injury prevention programs in Mecklenburg County. www.safekidscharmeck.org

Support Works: Provides numbers for area support groups. 704-331-9500

TEACCH Center: The TEACCH® Charlotte Center serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Services include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning and implementation, education, consultation, supported employment assistance, training opportunities and research. http://teacch.com 704- 563-4103

Teen Health Connection: Provides physical and mental health services, education, advocacy, and research for youth, ages 11-21. www.teenhealthconnection.org 704-381-8336

The Males Place aims to provide life skills and other help to 12-18-year-olds so they will develop into responsible adults. We provide comprehensive and preventive health educational programs, enrichment experiences and resources necessary for appropriate manhood development.704-336-6423

Thompson Child and Family Focus: We reach out to children of any age, up to 18 years, and to their families. We see a range of challenges, from the most severe cases of abuse and neglect, to instances where families simply lack the means or tools to provide quality care and education. www.thompsoncff.org 704-817-1600

Time Out Youth is a youth center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies, ages 11-20, in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. We offer support, advocacy, and programs for personal develop and social interaction. 704-344-8335

Twelve Step Programs:

▪ Al-Anon/ Alateen: for adults/ teens with a family member, spouse or friend with a drinking problem. www.charlottealanon.org, 2810 Providence Rd, Suite A4, (704) 523-1159

▪ Alcoholics Anonymous: Fellowship who shares their experience, strength and hope so that they may achieve and maintain sobriety. www.charlotteaa.org, 1427 South Blvd, (704) 377-0244, 24 hour hotline: (704) 332-4387

▪ Co-Dependents Anonymous: A fellowship whose purpose is to develop healthy relationships through the discovery of, and recovery from, habitual codependent behaviors. www.codacharlotte.org, (704) 866-9373

▪ Narcotics Anonymous: Fellowship who shares their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may achieve and maintain independence from drugs. www.charlotte-na.org, 24 hour helpline: (980) 200-9349

Upward Bound: Provides support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Serves low income families. Must have completed the 8^th grade, be between the ages of 13 and 19, and be either from low income families or be potential first generation college students. www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound

Urban League: To empower the community to attain financial stability and social justice in a global economy through education, training and placement.. 740 W. Fifth St, (704) 373-2256

Work First Family Assistance (WFFA)/ TANF: Provides time limited cash assistance to parents with minor children while they look for work, and cash assistance to relatives who are caring for children who are not their own. Eligibility is based on state and federal regulations. Employment social workers are linked to each WFFA family with parents who are participating in the program to provide assistance in breaking down barriers to employment. 301 Billingsley Rd. or 3205 Freedom Dr; or call (704) 336-3000.

YWCA Central Carolinas: The Youth Learning Centers offer youth a safe, educational and fun environment, with a variety of activities from swimming and storytelling to field trips and arts and crafts. 704-525-5770