Additional Local Organizations
We know that “It Takes a Village” to provide support for our students, families, and the broader community. Below is a list of valuable community resources available in our area that provide additional support and services for families in Alamance County:
Alamance County Department of Social Services
- Economic Services: Food and Nutrition Services, Family & Children’s Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance & Employment Services, Adult Medicaid, Child Care, Medical Transportation
Alamance County Community YMCA
- Programs: Family Fun, Wellness & Group Exercise, Food Access Program, Sports, Summer Camps, After School
Alamance County Public Libraries
Alamance Partnership for Children
- Programs: Quality Child Care, Outdoor Learning Environment, Kaleidoscope Play & Learn group, Incredible Years, Parents as Teachers, Literacy Programs, NC Pre-K
- Resources: Child, Educator, & Financial Resources for Families
City of Burlington Recreation and Parks Department
- Special Events Calendar
- Youth Programs: Summer Camps, RecDays & Afterschool Programs, Youth Sports, Park and Play Mobile Recreation Unit, Nature-Based Learning, Thataways Youth Center
- Programs
- Education: English & Spanish Language, Computer, & Art Classes, Tutoring
- Summer Camps: Shine, Sports, and Arts & Science Camps
- Sports and Wellness Programs: Zumba, HOPE Clinic Physical Therapy, Adult & Children’s Sports
- Families: Kaleidoscope Play & Learn group, Incredible Years parent support group
- Resources: Diaper Bank, Food Distribution, Emergency Food Pantry
- Events
- Quarterly Health Fairs
- Quarterly Love My City Giveaway
Crossroads Sexual Assault Response & Resource Center
- Programs: Child Advocacy Center, Adult Advocacy, Anti-Human Trafficking, Community Outreach
- Services: Advocacy & Therapy
- Resources
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
- Free Adult & Youth nutrition classes
Family Justice Center of Alamance County
- Services: Safety Planning, Assistance with Shelter, Obtaining a Protective Order, Court Advocacy, Support Groups, Therapy, Legal & Financial Assistance, Safety Services for Children
Southern Alamance Family Empowerment (SAFE)
- Services: Food Pantry, SAFE Nurse Clinic
- Locations & Hours
- Community Resources: Food Pantries & Meals Calendar, Community Guide to Assistance, Housing & Shelter, Tax Time, Healthcare Enrollment, NC 2-1-1
- Support for local Hispanic/Latinx families including through education, culture, and health initiatives
- Programs: Music Classes with Guitars: El Sistema Approach, Mentoring through Boxing, Digital Ambassadors Program