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As families of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, we want to make sure you have the resources needed for you, a family member, or your student. From medical/healthcare needs and well-being to financial assistance and supplemental groceries, these organizations are committed to serving Forsyth County.
Note: WS/FCS does not specifically endorse any one organization or agency. This list is not exhaustive. WS/FCS families and caregivers are encouraged to vet resources with care.
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Academic Assistance (Literacy, Tutoring, etc.)
Read | Write | Spell
Read | Write | Spell utilizes proven and effective approaches to reading to help strugling readers with one-to-one reading instructions. Services include phonological and phonemic awareness, listening comprehension, and letter formation.Road Map to Success
Road Map to Success supports student learning in a manner that empowers academic success by simplifying basic math and reading concepts for better understanding to help promote self-confidence, a sense of achievement, emotional happiness, and a greater chance in life. Services are available for third to sixth graders. For more information contact Mr. Curtis Doe at curtisdoe584@yahoo.com or 336.692.8356. Fees apply.Sylvan Learning
At Sylvan Learning of Winston-Salem, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning – all of which make a big impact in school and in life. We work with students K-12 in Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, Homework Support, and SAT/ACT prepViP Tutoring
Virtual & in-Person Tutoring Services is a nonprofit community outreach program based in Clemmons. Peer-to-peer tutors serve as a free education resource for K-9th grade students in Forsyth County who need extra support. ViP tutors are a select team of teacher-recommended students enrolled in advanced or college-level curriculum within WS/FCS. -
After School Care Providers
YWCA Best Choice Center
Located on Highland Avenue at 11th Street, the Best Choice Center is a well-respected academically focused after school program for K-8 grade students. The Center offers after school care (including full-day care on teacher workdays and most school holidays) and summer camp. 95% of after school program students maintained a C or higher in math, 92% in reading and 100% of campers enrolled for all weeks of enrichment maintained or improved their reading and math scores. By providing engaging programs in a caring, supportive environment, the accredited teachers and experienced staff spark a student’s desire to be successful in school and life. In partnership with the United Way, the Best Choice Center offers sliding-scale tuition scholarships based on income. To enroll your child in an After School Program, visit the Best Choice Center at 1031 Highland Avenue or call 336.722.0597. -
Clothing Resources
Community Coat Closet
The Community Coat Closet can provide winter wear to anyone in our community in need. Please fill out this google form and someone will contact you. For school-aged children please indicate which school your child attends so we can deliver the needed items there. Keep in mind you can request winter wear for anyone, of any age, in your home. -
Disability Support Services
IFB Solutions
IFB creates opportunities, builds community and provides independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. Resources include Community Low Vision Centers and Eyewear and Lab Services. -
Emergency Assistance
Crisis Control Ministry
Crisis Control Ministry assists individuals and families with meeting basic needs during moments of crisis or unfortunate circumstances. Services include food assistance, pharmacy, and financial assistance. They have offices in Winston-Salem and Kernersville. -
Family Services
El Buen Pastor Latino Community Services
El Buen Pastor offers Lainto families preschool preparation, homework help and tutoring, summer programming, and other enrichment activities.Eliza's Helping Hands
Eliza’s Helping Hands is a local non-profit whose focus is to serve men, women, and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other violent crimes that affect our community. We advocate for social justice for those who typically don’t have a voice.Forsyth County Department of Social Services
Social Services promotes self-reliance and self-sufficiency and works to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency and exploitation of vulnerable individuals, children and their families.Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
Habitat is reviving entire neighborhoods, street by street and block by block. Strong and stable homes help build strong and stable communities. Since 1985, we’ve used this proven model of success that we call Neighborhood Revitalization and have fundamentally changed lives for 350+ families by making them new homeowners. Another 80+ families, elderly, and veterans have been served with home repairs to ensure they safely age in place or have a more secure home, and thousands others through our home maintenance trainings, partnerships, community cleanups, and work with neighborhood associations.Parenting Path
Parenting Path aims to help strengthen families and enhance parent-child relationships. They offer interactive programs like Co-Parenting for Healthy Children, Fathers Are Parents Too, Peaceful Alternatives to Tough Situations (PATTS), and Parent/Teen Solutions (PTS). -
Food Pantries
- Winston-Salem: 200 East Tenth Street
- Kernersville: 431 W Bodenhamer Street
Clemmons Food Pantry
2660 Neudorf Road
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Maternal and Child Health Education
The Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition co-hosted a Virtual Agency Share event in September 2021 for agencies in the county that provide home visiting or support services related to Maternal and Child Health Education. The goal was for agencies to reconnect and foster more collaboration.
Access the Directory of Partner Agencies and Programs using this link.
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Medical/Healthcare Support
Arts for Life
Arts for Life is dedicated to supporting pediatric patients and families through arts education and engagement. Their programs provide educational interactions and psoitive healthcare experiences.Cancer Services
Cancer Services provides (1) advocacy to assess client needs, secure financial and treatment support services, provide equipment and supplies, and connect clients to agency, local, and national resources, and (2) education and motivation to help survivors maintain a healthy lifestyle.Forsyth County Department of Public Health
Public health works every day to strengthen communities by preventing illness and improving health.Insight Human Services
Our programs help people examine and understand their mental health problems or misuse of drugs or alcohol, and then improve their self-image while developing healthier behavior. We believe evidence-based prevention programs work; treatment is effective; investing in prevention, intervention and treatment is more cost effective than relying on emergency healthcare or incarceration; each person has the right to access information about and help for substance misuse and mental illness. We believe healthy living begins with Insight.School Health Alliance for Forsyth County (SHA)
The mission of the SHA is to improve the ability of students to learn by improving the health and safety of Forsyth County’s school-age children and adolescents and by coordinating and targeting the efforts and resources of all types of community health care providers. -
Mental Health
Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Affinity is a group of caring mental health counselors who treat a range of concerns, integrating social, psychological, emotional and spiritual principles. They also offer Yoga classes taught by experienced, trauma-informed Registered Yoga Teachers.CareNet Counseling
CareNet believes that everyone deserves to have a life supported by hope, courage and peace. They offer services for young children, teens, adults, and families.Child Life at Brenner Children's
The Child Life Department helps infants, children, teens, and families cope with the stress of an illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss, and bereavement.Crossnore Clinical Services
Licensed therapists help children and families learn new strategies to address challenges, break ineffective patterns, evaluate difficult decisions, and overcome obstacles in order to lead a more fulfilling life together. Referral required from local schools or Department of Social Services. -
Mentoring and Personal Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters
As a volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”) that ignite the power, potential, and promise of youth.MySelf Builder Digital Workshop
MySelf Builder provides online coaching, mentoring and tutoring support for K-12 and college students through sessions tailored to their interests and needs. It's committed to supporting individuals towards becoming the best version of themselves and improving educational outcomes for students and schools who would like additional support. MySelf Builder is led by Darron Daniels who has served students and families as a tutor through America Reads, mentor within ABSS, a teacher assistant and behavior support coach at WS/FCS, and a school administrator at the Academy at Middle Fork -
Substance Abuse Resources for Adolescents
Individual Counselors
Deb Young
336-299-2725
515 College Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27410Ginny Mills with Full Life Counseling
336-923-7426
983 Mar-Don Dr.
Winston-Salem 27410Chris Koniarczyk with Christopher John Counseling
720-295-8657
chris@cjcounseling.comOutpatient/Intensive Outpatient Programs
Rising Hope
888-446-7301
510 Northgate Park Dr.
Winston-Salem 27106The Insight Program
336-852-3033
3714 Alliance Drive Suite 400
Greensboro 27407Alexander Youth Network
855-362-8470Insight Human Services
336-725-8389
665 W 4th St.
Winston-Salem 27101Hospitals
Old Vineyard
336-794-3550
3637 Old Vineyard Rd.
Winston-Salem 27104Moses Cone Behavioral Health
336-832-9700
700 Walter Reed Dr.
Greensboro 27403
Are you a local service provider that isn't listed?
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Let us know by contacting Mark Batten, Executive Director of Community Engagement: cmbatten@wsfcs.k12.nc.us