RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

2-1-1 – Great resource for help and information in Buncombe County.
Asheville Mamas – Group forum for Asheville mamas.
Asheville Parks and Recreation
Attic Salt Theater – Has $5 shows for kids on Saturdays.
B.E.A.R. Closet – Baby Equipment and Resource Closet.
Black Mountain Parks and Recreation
Buncombe County Library website: Storytimes and Toddler Times, Event Calendar
Division of Child Development and Early Education
Macaroni Kid Asheville – Weekly local newsletter of kid-friendly events and activities.
Mountain Xpress online calendar
Spellbound Children’s Bookstore – Story times and book clubs
WNC Parent – Western North Carolina’s premier parenting resource.
Resource List from How to Talk to Your Children About Race
Book List from Claxton Social Justice Leagues Talking to Your Kids about Race

NC 2-1-1 is a free call that connects you with a network of resources in NC — Just dial 2-1-1 from your phone
Sixty Second Parent is an online community of experts in child education and development, child health and parenting to provide easy access to health, nutrition, parenting and teaching information
NAEYC’s website offers information about a wide variety of topics related to parenting—from biting to transitioning to preschool, from meaningful play to tips about understanding your child.
Healthychildren.org (powered by the American Academy of Pediatrics) for information about the health and well-being of young children.
Let’s Move provides tips and tools for healthy living.
Be Active Kids is all about fun activities that keep children and their parents/caregivers moving.
Natural Learning Initiative provides some ideas for creating healthy environments.
Triple P Parenting System is a free parenting program you can do from home