Child Related Resources
Paying for Child Care
Child care tuition rates are unaffordable for many families. In each county across North Carolina, funds are available to help families pay for child care. Eligibility for child care subsidy program is based on income and priorities set by the individual county. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Safe Children & Families
In 2009, 31 child abuse/neglect cases were substantiated in Caswell County. Reporting suspected child abuse is the first important step in stopping abuse and protecting a child from effects of abuse that can have consequences that last for years or even a lifetime. You can help stop the cycle of abuse by calling 1-800-CHILDREN or notifying the Child Protective Services Unit at your county Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Family violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm another family member and affects both children and adults deeply. It has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation or threats of violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence, call a national family violence hotline for immediate assistance: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Local resources are available through the NC Coalition against Domestic Violence website: www.nccadv.org. For local help, please contact Caswell Family Violence Prevention Program at House of Esther at (336) 694-5655.
Child Support Enforcement
Some single parents find it hard to collect child support from the other parent. The following website http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/csa/extinf will allow you to make a payment, check your case, and calculate child support obligation, and also find a local office near you. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Foster Care
Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected and dependent children who need a safe place to live when their parents or other relatives can not take care of them. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Growth and Development
American Academy of Pediatrics – healthychildren.org AAP website for parents includes sections on developmental stages, health concerns, growth charts, tips & tools, & much more.
Kids Health - www.kidshealth.org in addition to 'For Parents' section, has 'For Kids' & 'For Teens'.
Color Me Healthy - www.colormehealthy.com/index.html Curriculum and resources provided through a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension and the NC Division of Public Health. The parent website contains information on the following:
Smart Start Birth to Six “Wheel” Available at CaswellCounty Partnership for Children
Learn the Signs – Act Early Free material on development milestones from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Zero to Three - Nationally reknowned research & evidence based information and tools designed to help parents and caregivers nurture their young children’s critical early development. www.zerotothree.org
Child care tuition rates are unaffordable for many families. In each county across North Carolina, funds are available to help families pay for child care. Eligibility for child care subsidy program is based on income and priorities set by the individual county. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Safe Children & Families
In 2009, 31 child abuse/neglect cases were substantiated in Caswell County. Reporting suspected child abuse is the first important step in stopping abuse and protecting a child from effects of abuse that can have consequences that last for years or even a lifetime. You can help stop the cycle of abuse by calling 1-800-CHILDREN or notifying the Child Protective Services Unit at your county Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Family violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm another family member and affects both children and adults deeply. It has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation or threats of violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence, call a national family violence hotline for immediate assistance: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Local resources are available through the NC Coalition against Domestic Violence website: www.nccadv.org. For local help, please contact Caswell Family Violence Prevention Program at House of Esther at (336) 694-5655.
Child Support Enforcement
Some single parents find it hard to collect child support from the other parent. The following website http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/csa/extinf will allow you to make a payment, check your case, and calculate child support obligation, and also find a local office near you. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Foster Care
Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for abused, neglected and dependent children who need a safe place to live when their parents or other relatives can not take care of them. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Growth and Development
American Academy of Pediatrics – healthychildren.org AAP website for parents includes sections on developmental stages, health concerns, growth charts, tips & tools, & much more.
Kids Health - www.kidshealth.org in addition to 'For Parents' section, has 'For Kids' & 'For Teens'.
Color Me Healthy - www.colormehealthy.com/index.html Curriculum and resources provided through a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension and the NC Division of Public Health. The parent website contains information on the following:
- Eat Smart Recipes
- Songs and Lyrics
- Parent Newsletters
- Parent Resources
Smart Start Birth to Six “Wheel” Available at CaswellCounty Partnership for Children
Learn the Signs – Act Early Free material on development milestones from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
Zero to Three - Nationally reknowned research & evidence based information and tools designed to help parents and caregivers nurture their young children’s critical early development. www.zerotothree.org
Additional Websites:
- Family Support Network
- Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center
- LimiTV
- NC Child Advocacy Institute
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
- NC Health Choice for Children
- North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC is the Statewide Smart Start Agency)
- Partnerships for Inclusion
- Project Enlightenment in Raleigh
- PBS Tips for making good TV viewing choices for children
- New Tax Credits Toolkit for Child Care Advocates Website
Tax credits for families: www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/northcarolinaenglish.pdf
- http://www.census.gov/schools/census_for_kids/
- Adoptive Families
- Division TEACH
- Exceptional Children Assistance Center
- Lucy Daniels Center
- Parent Training and Information Center
- Together We Grow
- TV Guidelines
- US Consumer Products Safety Commission
- Wake AHEC
- WIC
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html
Caswell County Partnership for Children
Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
