For Families
At SSFC, we are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable early childhood system that fosters an environment of learning, growing, developing, and succeeding.
This vision starts with our programs and services. We are happy to serve the wonderful community of Forsyth County, and we welcome any questions you may have. Most importantly, we look forward to working with you.
Pre-Natal
Positive Parenting Tips: Infants (0–1 years)
Forsyth County Resources
North Carolina Resources
North Carolina Perinatal Association
Department of Social Services
Community-based programs enable families to build on their strengths and capacities to promote the healthy development of children.
Raise North Carolina | NC Division of Child Development
A public education campaign to build appreciation and support for North Carolina’s early care and learning network and the teachers who serve children and families in North Carolina.
North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP)
National Resources
Office on Women’s Health Prenatal Care
Provide national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education, and innovative programs.
American Pregnancy Association
From conception through birth and all the wonderful in-betweens, our nurses and pregnancy educators are here to provide the resources and information you need for the healthiest possible pregnancy.
ZERO to THREE
Resources support parents in developing their own ways to promote their children’s growth and development.
Infants
Positive Parenting Tips: Infants (0–1 years)
Forsyth County Resources
Imprints Cares – local parents as teachers organization that provides services to families with children
Department of Social Services – local resource for child care subsidy, food stamps, health choice, TANF
Forsyth County Health Department – local health department – information on immunizations, WIC, family planning
Child Care Resource Center
Committed to providing consumer education, child care referrals, resources, and professional development opportunities to support quality child care.
The Parenting Path
Works to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect by strengthening families, enhancing parent/child relationships, and creating safer, more stable communities.
Family Services
Dedicated to protecting, counseling, supporting, and empowering all individuals, children, and families in Forsyth County.
North Carolina Resources
Raise North Carolina | NC Division of Child Development
A public education campaign to build appreciation and support for North Carolina’s early care and learning network and the teachers who serve children and families in North Carolina.
North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP)
National Resources
Born Learning | United Way
National public engagement campaign to share information on parenting
Child Care Aware
Articles and resources for parents
Zero to Three
Articles for parents of children birth – 3 years
Toddler
Preschool
Positive Parenting Tips: Preschoolers (3–5 years old)
US Centers for Disease Control
The PRE-K PRIORITY
A coalition of community organizations and individuals committed to improving the number of affordable, high-quality Pre-K programs available to all four-year-olds in Forsyth County.
healthychildren.org | American Academy of Pediatrics
Preschoolers have unique nutritional and fitness needs as their bodies grow and they learn how to express themselves through movement. Find articles with tips on feeding preschool-age children, sample menus and movement goals.
Child Mind Institute
Find support for children—and the whole family—in navigating the challenges of mental health and learning disorders.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
The NAEYC houses research-based resources, ideas and tips for families on child development and learning topics.