Child Abuse Protection/Prevention Agencies
Child Protective Services-DSS
Investigate and act upon reports of abuse, neglect and dependency; assist with needed services.Telephone: 336-372-1445
Guardian Ad Litem Program
Volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system.Website: http://www.nccourts.org/
Telephone: 336-651-4421
Partnership for Children
Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention program, DANA program, and parenting classes.Telephone: 336-372-2846
Children’s Activities
Alleghany County Public Library
Story time for preschool and toddlers, summer reading programs through age 18, movie events.Telephone: 336-372-5573
Alleghany County Recreation
Youth (up to 12 yrs.) baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and tennis.Telephone: 336-372-2942
Boy Scouts
Troops for ages 11 (6th grade) – 18; outdoor adventures, hiking and camping; merit badges; travel opportunities, local and out west.Telephone: 336-200-1982
Cub Scouts
Dens for boys 1st – 5th grade; classes to earn badges, pins and belt loops; many camping opportunities including parent-son camporee.Telephone: 336-200-2215
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
Information, workshops and training to improve lives and education of all children, special emphasis on those with disabilities.Website: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
Telephone: 800-962-6817
Girl Scouts
Troops for kindergarten – 9th grade, badge earning, silver and gold awards, leadership experience, camping and travel oppor- Tunities (Daisy thru Cadets).Telephone: Text 336-572-1220
NC Cooperative Extension
4-H Clubs, summer fun programs and camps, school enrichment programs, 5-18 yrs..Telephone: 336-372-5597
Child Care
Blue Ridge Developmental Day
All inclusive child care, educational and therapies; birth- 5 yrs..Telephone: 336-372-4300
Department of Social Services
Application to determine income eligibility for childcare assistance.Telephone: 336-372-1445
Division of Child Development
Information on choosing child care, operating a facility, financial assistance and early intervention.Website: http://www.ncchildcare.nc.gov/
Telephone: 800-859-0829
Free Worship Christian Day Care Center
Preschool preparation and after school care, birth- 12 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-8423
Love-n-Learn Childcare
One-on-one childcare in a home setting, references available, birth- 12 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-4494
Ollie’s Small World
Creative preschool curriculum, before and after school program; birth- 12 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-4775
Partnership for Children
Technical assistance to providers, Smart Start for early education, parental guidance in locating child care.Telephone: 336-372-2846
Children with Special Needs
AppHealthCare - Innovative Approaches
Focuses on bringing together key community stakeholders to work on systems that impact families with children and youth with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age.Telephone: 828-264-4995 Ext 3131
Children’s Developmental Service Agency
Early Intervention Program; nutrition, PTOT and speech therapy for developmental delays or established conditions; birth – 3 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-2905
Daymark Recovery Services
Comprehensive and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services for recovery, independence and highest quality of life.Telephone: 336-372-4095
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
Information, workshops and training to improve lives and education of all children, special emphasis on those with disabilities.Website: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
Telephone: 800-962-6817
High Country First In Families
Support to families with Developmental Disabilities and traumatic brain injury; i.e. school / medical supplies, toys, childcare or respite care, computers.Website: http://fifnc.org/
Telephone: 336-667-3333x250
Juvenile Court Counselor
Assistance for troubled youth and their families, ages 6-15.Telephone: 336-372-8960
New River Shriner’s Club
Medical care for burned and crippled children and those with cleft palate, birth defects, and scoliosis; birth – 18 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-7488
Parent to Parent Family Support Network
Support service providers and families of children with a disability, emotional / behavioral challenge, or chronic health condition; families with premature infants or grieving the death of a child.Telephone: 866-812-3122
AppHealthCare - Care Coordination For Children (CC4C)
Determine needs and locate best services to improve health outcome and reduce costs for at risk children, birth- 5 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-5641