Supporting Families

Growing Minds Resource Library

The Growing Minds Early Childhood Resource Library connects families and early childhood professionals with the types of materials they need to stimulate growth and learning for children ages birth to five. The library offers lending toys, education materials, and theme kits that engage children in a fun, age-appropriate manner and facilitate the mental and literacy development that will help them succeed in school and life.

Circle of Parents

Parent-led discussion groups meet weekly in Polk, Rutherford and McDowell Counties. Families work toward the common goal of building family strengths in the areas of family management, communication, nurturing, and positive discipline. Child care is provided.

Child Care Assistance for Parents

Child Care vouchers are available for families who meet eligibility guidelines. This program assists low-income families in paying for high-quality child care so parents or guardians can work or attend school. In Rutherford and Polk, contact the Department of Social Services. In McDowell, contact Southwestern Child Development.

To find child care in Rutherford or Polk counties, call 1-877-752-5955. In McDowell County, call 1-877-670-8735.