Catawba County Parent Education Program (Parents As Teachers^®) 
828-464-8333, ext. 180238  Home-based Parents As Teachers® parent education and support using the Born to Learn^® curriculum.   Services available also in Spanish (call 695-6515) and Hmong (call 485-2371 ext. 201).  Supported by Catawba County Schools.

Catawba County Parenting Network  828-465-8151  A coordinating system for all parenting education and support opportunities in the community.  Offers a wide variety of parenting programs including Active Parenting, Parent to Parent, Strengthening Families, single-session workshops, self-study courses, support groups, and many more.  Call to find out about specific classes and times.  Supported by Catawba
County Schools.

Child Care Subsidy/Scholarships  828-695-5720  Financial assistance available through Catawba County Social Services to enable income-eligible children to attend high quality child care programs.  Also provides supplemental funds to child care centers with higher quality standards to help them maintain quality.

Children’s Resource Center  828-695-6565  A resource and referral agency that provides families with an easy way to find licensed child care centers, homes and other preschool programs, and learn more about quality child care and other services.  Serves as a contact point for parents to access community resources and maintains a special emphasis on improving professional development and trainings to early childhood educators.

Early Childhood Support Team  695-6590  A multidisciplinary team made up of nurses, behavior specialists, and education specialists who provide consultation services and technical assistance for child care centers. Coordinates health care plans for children with special health care needs.  Also provides individual counseling and support for children and families who are experiencing difficulties in child care settings and with behavior challenges.  Supported by Catawba County Social Services and Catawba County Public Health.