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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
Medical (Doula services under Crisis Centers/Baby Items)
Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
National- gift certificates for child vision- VSP Eyes of Hope
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Northeast North Carolina- healthcare referrals- The Planning Council
Southeast North Carolina- medical- Cape Fear HealthNet
Western North Carolina- medical assistance- Eblen Charities
County/City
Asheville- medical care- Beloved Asheville
Buncombe County- medical, medication, and dental assistance- ABCCM
Wilmington- medical, pharmacy, mental health- Cape Fear Clinic
Wilmington- sliding fee medical, dental, etc.- Med North Health Center
Wilmington- medical & dental services- St. Mary Health Center
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- Community Housing Partners
Regional
Cape Fear Region- Cape Fear Housing Coalition
Cape Fear Region- Family Promise
Northeast North Carolina- The Planning Council
Southeast NC- Southeastern Community & Family Services
Southeast NC- The Salvation Army
Western North Carolina- Eblen Charities
Western North Carolina- Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
County/City
Asheville- Housing Authority
Buncombe County (domestic abuse)- Helpmate
Buncombe County- Homeward Bound
Buncombe County- Steadfast House
Chapel Hill- Home Start
Elkin- The Ark
Goldsboro- Housing Authority
Marion- Friendship Home for Women & Children
New Bern- Coastal Women’s Shelter
Smithfield- Smithfield Rescue Mission
Waynesville- Haywood Pathways Center
Wilmington (domestic abuse)- Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc.
Wilmington- First Fruit Ministries
Wilmington- Good Shepherd Center
Wilmington- Housing Authority
Wilmington- Interfaith Hospitality Network
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- drop-in prices, extended hours, Saturdays- Giggles Drop-in Childcare
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Statewide- Smart Start
Regional
Northeast North Carolina- childcare referrals- The Planning Council
Sooutheast North Carolina- child care resources and referrals- Puzzles
County/City
Charlotte- emergency/sick care- TLC Family Care
Wilmington- drop-in care- The Children’s Corner of Wilmington
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) – family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- car seat distribution- Safe Kids Worldwide
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- diaper assistance directory- Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Regional
Western North Carolina- diaper bank- Babies Need Bottoms
Western North Carolina- diapers, baby items, clothes, etc.- B.E.A.R. Closet
County/City
Asheville- baby equipment rental- Children’s Trading Post
Burnsville- ultrasounds, prenatal/childbirth classes, clothes, diapers, baby items, etc.- Tri-County Pregnancy Center
Hendersonville- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursing adoption material) baby supply closet, diapers, clothes, etc.- Open Arms Pregnancy Center
Wilmington- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursing adoption material) material assistance- Life Line Pregnancy Center
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- job search- NC Works
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Cape Fear Region- utility and rental assistance- Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Cape Fear Region- transportation & rental assistance- Family Promise
Central North Carolina- feminine hygiene products- Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Central North Carolina- food pantry directory- Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina- family preservation services- ECHSA
Eastern North Carolina- food pantry directory- Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Southeast NC- self-sufficiency program- Southeastern Community & Family Services
Southeast NC- emergency assistance, case management, daily meals, store vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
Western North Carolina- energy assistance, emergency assistance, school supplies, clothing, etc.- Eblen Charities
Western North Carolina- food pantry, emergency assistance, employment assistance, (open to all people)- Jewish Family Services
Western North Carolina- food boxes, daily meals, job training, etc.- Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
County/City
Asheville- clothing, laundry, job assistance, haircuts, food assistance, etc.- Beloved Asheville
Buncombe County- food pantry, clothing, etc.- ABCCM
Buncombe County- emergency assistance- Buncombe County Social Work Services
Buncombe County- homeless prevention, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Homeward Bound
Carolina Beach- general assistance, hot meals- St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Castle Hayne- food assistance- St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Chapel Hill- daily meals, food pantry- Inter-Faith Council
Lelnad- food pantry- Manna Ministries of Leland
New Hanover County- public assistance- New Hanover County Social Services
New Hanover County- food assistance for children- NourishNC
Smithfield- food pantry- Smithfield Rescue Mission
Wayne County- financial assistance- Wayne County Social Services
Waynesville- daily meals- Haywood Pathways Center
Weaverville- Facebook group- Weaverville Buy, Sell, Give Away, Trade
Wilmington- food pantry- Charismatic Episcopal Church of St Peter the Fisherman
Wilmington- vouchers, furniture assistance, job training, etc.- Church of the Servant
Wilmington- food pantry- First Fruit Ministries
Wilmington- food pantry, daily meals- Good Shepherd Center
Wilmington- food pantry- Harbor Church
Wilmington- food assistance- Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
Wilmington- food bank, clothing closet, financial planning, life skills- Operation Legacy
Wilmington- food pantry- Rock Church
Wilmington- food pantry- St. Jude’s Metropolitan Community Church
Wilmington- jobs program- StepUp Wilmington
Wilmington- emergency assistance- The Harrelson Center
Wilmington- public transportation- Wave Transit
Wilmington- food pantry- Wrightsboro United Methodist Church
Wilson- food pantry- St. Paul Church of Christ
Support Groups
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
I don’t see my city?
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
There is no Putative Father Registry at this time.
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Adoption Law/Revocation
The mother of a minor child may execute a consent to adoption at any time after the child is born but not sooner.
Revocation varies from 5 to 7 days. See law here.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 4/20
