Supporting Families
Circle of Parents
Parent-led discussion groups meet weekly in Polk, Rutherford and McDowell Counties. Families work toward the common goal of building family strengths in the areas of family management, communication, nurturing, and positive discipline. Child care is provided.
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Growing Minds Resource Library
The Growing Minds Early Childhood Resource Library offers lending toys, education materials, and theme kits that engage children in a fun, age-appropriate manner and facilitate the mental and literacy development that will help them succeed in school and life.
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Play 2 Learn
The Play 2 Learn program hosts free, weekly two-hour play groups, involving parents/caregivers led by community facilitators that engage children and their caregivers in culturally and developmentally appropriate play activities.
Child Care Assistance for Parents
Child Care vouchers are available for families who meet eligibility guidelines. This program assists low-income families in paying for high-quality child care so parents or guardians can work or attend school. In Rutherford and Polk, contact the Department of Social Services. In McDowell, contact Southwestern Child Development.
To find child care in Rutherford or Polk counties, call 877-752-5955. In McDowell County, call 877-670-8735.
