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
Appalachian Heathcare
Determine needs and locate best services to improve health outcome and reduce costs for at risk children, birth- 5 yrs.Telephone: 336-372-5641
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