Support Groups
B.A.B.I.E.S.
Parents of infants and toddlers with known or suspected developmental disabilities or delays.
Meets 5:30-7:00pm Thursdays, at BABIES, 200 Charlois Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC
336-774-8812
Children's Cancer Patient Support Program
The Children's Cancer Patient Support Program (CCPSP) provides support to Pediatric Oncology Patients and their families during treatment and follow-up periods through counseling services, informational programs, networking opportunities, assistance with school issues, social events and various other activities.
336-716-0793
C.H.A.D.D.
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
www.chadd.org/
Charlotte Celiac Support Group
Daphne Ledford, Chairman
3947 Abington Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Ms. Kay Walker, Executive Director, North Carolina Chapter
3900 Barrette Drive, Suite 306
Raleigh, NC 27609
www.ccfa.org/
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
Debra Waites, Executive Director
3585 Cedar Hill Rd., N.W., Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-837-2586 www.cvsaonline.org/
Diabetes Care Center, Pediatric Classes
Courses for parents and families with diabetes.
Dorothy Wishnietsky, RN, CDE
Gwendolyn Glenn
336-716-8244
Families for Early Autism Treatment of North Carolina (F.E.A.T.)
Parents of children with autism
336-773-1377 www.featofnc.org/
Family Forum
Parent education and support regarding developmental disabilities, in collaboration with Parents Together, The Children’s Center, and The Special Children’s School.
Meets Noon to 1:00 pm monthly
Locations vary
336-727-2440, 336-924-5301, or 336-924-9309 for information
HIV
Education for parents, foster parents, health care providers, childcare workers, and school officials provided by Dara Garner-Edwards, LCSW (North Carolina Baptist Hospitals and the Brenner Children’s Hospital, Department of Social Work Services). Case management and assistance to children and families with HIV infection.
Learning Disabilities Association
Parents of children with learning disabilities.
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month
Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood, Winston-Salem
336- 945-7861
The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Syndrome Support Group
Support and education for individuals w/ NF and their families
Cindy Pfeifle
6633 Elmstone Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
Parents of Exceptional Children
Parents of children with developmental disabilities
Meets 2nd Tuesday every other month, 6:30pm
Children’s Center, Winston-Salem
336- 773-1994 or 336-768-3190
Parents Together
One-on-one support experience for parents of children with special needs or developmental disabilities. Support provided through parent-to-parent training and matching.
Ann Parker, Director
336-924-5301 www.parentstogether.com/
Pediatric Cardiology Support Group
Support group via newsletter.
Kari Crawford, PNP
336-713-2228
Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network
Parent-to parent support for families of children with Down Syndrome
Call 759-9619 or visit www.pdssn.com/
The Saturday Club
Support and socialization for teens and pre-teens with special needs
Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month
336-727-2505