Resources

Brunswick County Local Interagency Coordinating Council

The Brunswick County Local Interagency Coordinating Council advocates for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated system of health, developmental, social, and education services.

Trillium Health Resources

Trillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency (LME/MCO) that manages serious mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services in eastern North Carolina. We partner with health care providers and community stakeholders to build and strengthen foundations of well-being, provide individuals with the resources to weather life’s storms, and help deepen connections between citizens and their communities. Together with our partners and state leadership, we are invested in the future of the public behavioral health system for the benefit of our region.

The Division of Child Development and Early Education

The mission of the NC Department of Health and Human Services is, in collaboration with our partners, to protect the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provide essential human services.

2201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2201
1 (800) 859-0829

North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project

The North Carolina Star Rated License Project was established in 1999 to better define the quality of child care in the state and to assist parents in choosing child care. The North Carolina Division of Child Development awards the Star Rated License to child care centers, family child care homes, and school-age programs. As of January, 2008 the NC Star Rated License is based upon total points earned within two components: program standards and staff education.

915 Northridge Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
1 (866) 3NC-RLAP

Region 4 PUZZLES Center

If you are a parent, you are looking for child care options which both fit your needs and help your children learn and grow. Also, to aid with Professional Development, Region 4 Puzzles Center offer many different training programs each month. A complete list of these can be seen on our child care training calendar.

4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
1 (800) 653-5212

North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children

NCaeyc’s mission is to be the voice of early childhood professionals working with or on behalf of young children birth through age eight.

2209 Century Drive, Suite 550
Raleigh, NC 27612
1 (800) 982-4406

North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals

The mission of the North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals is to promote the implementation of a comprehensive professional development and recognition system that links education and compensation for the child care workforce to ensure high quality care and education services for children and families.

PO Box 959
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-7442

Cerebral Palsy Information

What is cerebral palsy and other questions answered.

The CDC - Early Intervention

Early Intervention is the term used to describe the services and supports that are available to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. It may include speech therapy, physical therapy, and other types of services based on the needs of the child and family. Programs are available in every state and territory. These publicly funded programs provide services for free or at reduced cost for any child who is eligible.

The website lists Early Intervention Contact Information by state.

ChildCare.gov

The website lists resources for families by state like how to choose and find safe child care, figure out what financial assistance and support programs may be able to help you, how you can support your child’s growth and development, and more.