Parent Resources

Below is a list of resources for families of young children, both in NC and nationally.

EMERGENCY & INFORMATION

For anyone seeking information on unhealthy aspects of their relationships.

Abuse/Neglect (Children and Adults)

  • Hertford County Department of Social Services, (252) 358-7830
  • Northampton County Department of Social Services, (252) 534-5811
  • After hours and holidays call:
    • Police/Sheriff, 911
    • Ambulance/Fire, 911

Battered Women’s Services

  • Roanoke-Chowan Services for Abused Families with Emergencies (SAFE), (252) 332-1933

Family Violence

Domestic Violence Hotline, (800) 799-7233

Mental Health Services

  • Trillium Health Resources, (252) 332-5306

Poison Information

  • American Association of Poison Control Center, (800) 222-1222
  • Duke University Poison Control Center, (800) 372-1697
  • Roanoke-Chowan Hospital Emergency Room, (252) 209-3000
  • Halifax Regional Medical Center, (252) 535-8011

COMMUNITY SERVICES

If you take the first step…these agencies and programs are designed to help you and your family!

  • NC Cooperative Extension Service, Hertford County Center, (252) 358-7822
  • NC Cooperative Extension, Northampton County Center, (252) 534-2711
  • CARELINE, (800) 662-7030
  • Child Care for Children with Special Needs (Family Support Network), (800) 852-0042
  • Hertford County Child Support Enforcement Agency, (252) 332-2913
  • Northampton County Child Support Enforcement Agency, (252) 534-0111
  • HOPE, 211

GENERAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Pregnancy, Food supplement Programs, and Infant Care

  • Hertford County Public Health Authority, (252) 332-6651
  • Hertford County Health Department, (252) 358-7833
  • Northampton County Health Department, (252) 534-5841
  • Breastfeeding Help Hotline, (800) 367-2229

Shelter, Clothing, Emergency Assistance, and Legal Aid Services

  • Legal Aid of North Carolina, (252) 332-5124
  • Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc., (252) 539-4155
  • CARELINE, (800) 662-7030

Parenting Information/Teen Pregnancy

  • First Steps, (800) FOR-BABY
  • Parents As Teachers (252) 332-2692
  • Tripple P (Positive Parenting Program) (252) 506-3722

Car and Safety Seats for Infants and Children

  • Child Care Resource and Referral Services, (252) 398-4124
  • UNC Highway Safety Research Center Office, (800) 372-4527

OTHER NORTH CAROLINA RESOURCES

NATIONAL RESOURCES