Adolescent Parenting Program (APP)
APP works with first time parenting teens, ages 17 and under, who are in school or plan to return. The goals are: to keep them in school, to help them delay a second pregnancy and to help strengthen parenting and life skills.
The Adolescent Parenting Program is working to enhance family stability, strengthen individual support systems, and help individuals take a "solution focused" approach to life's challenges.
Activities include:
 Family counseling and crisis intervention
Parenting, life-skills & self development workshops
One-on-one contact with a personal mentor
Social events
To receive services, the adolescent must be
Durham county resident
17 years of age & under
First time adolesent parent
Attending high school or planning to attend
Medicaid eligible
If you are interested or know someone who will benefit from the program, contact::
| Name |
Title |
Phone |
| Desiree Simpson |
Program Coordinator |
(919) 560-8125 |
| Carol Hunt |
Program Supervisor |
(919) 560-8124 | or come to
Durham County Department of Social Services
300 North Duke St, Room 134
between 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Community Health Network
The purpose of the program is to promote wellness and strengthen the self-care capacity of our Medicaid members and their families by improving systems of access to care, education, and community resources. This program is a community partnership with Lincoln Community Health Center, Duke Children's Primary Care, Duke Family Medicine, Durham County Department of Social Services, and Durham Country Health Department.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible persons are Medicaid recipients and their families referred by the agencies involved in the community partnership.
What Services Are offered?
Social workers:
 Coordinate and assure provision of care as directed by the primary care provider with other health and social service agencies.
Make home visits to assist patients in obtaining services and complying with treatment plans.
For more information, call (919) 620-8034
School Social Work Program
School social workers help identify, assess and resolve difficulties which may interfere with a student?s adjustment and achievement in school. They serve as a liaison between the home, school and community.
School social workers fulfill an advocacy role to ensure that the student?s educational, social, emotional and basic needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations.
School social workers are located in 23 schools (Bethesda, Brogden, Burton, C.C. Spaulding, Easley, Eastway, E.K. Powe, Eno Valley, Fayetteville Street, Forest View, Glenn, George Watts, Holt, Jordan, Lakewood, Little River, Lowe's Grove, Mangun, Merrick-Moore, Rogers-Herr, R.N. Harris, W.G. Pearson, and Y.E. Smith).
Volunteer Services
Big Sib Program
What is a Big Sib?
A Big Sib is an adult mentor who provides a child with individual attention, guidance and companionship.
What does a Big Sib do?
Provides a positive role model to a child ages 6-16.
Provides enriching educational and social activities.
Spends a minimum of 2 hours per week for at least a year with a child.
The Big Sib Program is funded by the Durham County Department of Social Services. In partnership with the Volunteer Center of Greater Durham, social workers supervise the matches of children with caring mentors.
To become a Big Sib, contact the Volunteer Center of Greater Durham, 688-8977 extension 25.
How do I request a Big Sib?
Requests for a Big Sib should be made to the child's or family's social worker. If you do not have an active social worker, apply for a Big Sib with Immediate Services. The applications are forwarded to the Volunteer Center of Greater Durham, which recruits people to serve as big siblings. Once a volunteer has been identified, a home visit is scheduled for the social worker and volunteer to meet the child and parent(s).
Thanksgiving Dinner Program
For several years, the Volunteer Center and Durham County Department of Social Services have worked together to match community volunteers with Social Services client families who might not have a good Thanksgiving dinner. The program relies on social workers to identify family units who need assistance with Thanksgiving food purchases, and who are able to prepare the meal themselves. Workers decide case by case whether it is appropriate for sponsors to deliver food directly to the families or to provide a gift certificate to the family from a local grocery store.
Share Your Christmas
SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS matches individuals/groups interested in donating NEW gifts to disadvantaged Durham citizens. The program co-sponsors are Durham County Department of Social Services, Herald-Sun Newspaper, and Volunteer Center of Greater Durham.
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DURHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES refers clients to participate in the program. Social workers help clients submit a wish list. Once a match is made, the sponsor is sent the wish list. |
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HERALD-SUN publishes case descriptions and sponsor lists. |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF GREATER DURHAM staffs a special phone line to match sponsors with families. |
QUESTIONS? Call Karen Harris 688-8977 x25.
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FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION maintains a tree for foster children at Northgate Mall.
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Each ornament on the tree has the wish list for a foster child. Sponsors are asked to purchase the items listed and return the gifts to the tree. |
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This program is in operation from November to December. | |
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