The Family Support Network of Central Carolina (FSNCC) offers a variety of services for families of children with special needs. Whether your child has been recently diagnosed, or your family is new to the Triad, we can connect you with the information you need to support your child, access services, and join our community. Our services include:

Parent-to-Parent Matching: Sometimes, the best support comes from someone else who has "been there." Research has proven that families raising children with special needs benefit significantly from the support of other parents in similar situations. Through our matching program, you can talk with a trained volunteer Support Parent who is raising a child with similar needs and challenges. Our access to state- and nationwide networks enables us to locate family matches even for rare conditions or situations.

Sibshops: An upbeat, recreation-based program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs in grades 1-6. Click here to learn more about this amazing program!

CDSA Services: An FSNCC Liaison is available at the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) to assist families in accessing information, services, and support at the time of a child's diagnosis. To contact Brooke Juneau, the CDSA Liaison, call (336) 334-5601 Ext. 217, or click here to send e-mail.

Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro: A wealth of information, support, and recreational events for families of children with Down Syndrome. Click here to learn more! Or, click here for information on our new group for families in Alamance County & surrounding areas.

Support Groups: FSNCC sponsors a number of social and support groups, and offers a variety of resources to assist families interested in starting new social/support groups related to children with special needs. Click here for more information on how we can help get YOUR group going!

One of our most popular groups is Moms' Group, which welcomes mothers of children of any age, with any type of special needs. Click here for information on our May meeting and other events for 2008!

Parent Leadership Grants: Mini-grants are available to assist parents in creating new groups, events, and activities. Click here for more information and our application form. Our next funding cycle will begin in September 2008.

Resource & Referral: Contact us for reliable, family-friendly information on your child's needs; local agencies and service providers; parenting issues; educational considerations; legal rights; and much more.

Social Events: Three special events per year, free and fun for the whole family. Check out scenes from our Spring Fling, Fall Picnic, and Holiday Jamboree!

Parent Education: Training opportunities on various topics related to special needs and/or prematurity, offered throughout the year at no cost to families.

Quarterly Newsletter: Helpful information from all across our service area, including a calendar of events from FSNCC and many other related service organizations. Click here to view our latest edition & archives!