First In Families of North Carolina

Helps people with developmental disabilities and their families to create the lives they want now and for the future. (Visit Lifetime Connections)
Provides guidance and oversight to local First In Families Chapters. (Find a local FIF Chapter)
Nurtures the growth of new FIF Chapters.
Assists in developing statewide policy for implementing self-directed supports for people with disabilities. (Visit Advocacy)

7 Steps In 7 Sessions

Do you ever worry about how the future will look for your loved one with a disability? A solid plan is essential to a safe and secure future for your family member with a disability.

Our next 7 Steps In 7 Sessions begins February 27th. Learn more about this seminar series and how to register.

GoRealty is New Corporate Partner

First In Families of North Carolina's newest corporate partner, GoRealty presents first check to our State Director.

Shopping for FIFNC

First In Families of North Carolina invites you to support our work while shopping!

Visit the FIFNC funding page to learn how a percentage of your online shopping purchases will be donated to FIFNC, where you can purchase printer ink and have a percentage of your purchase donated to FIFNC, how the donation of your gently used electronics will benefit others in North Carolina ... and more.

Visit the FIFNC funding page.

First In Families of North Carolina is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit.

First In Families of North Carolina and the local FIF Chapters are supported by grants, N.C. state dollars, and leveraged community resources. FIFNC is committed to diversity in our work with all families and individuals, and does not engage in discrimination of any type. Read our non-discrimination policy.

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First In Families of North Carolina
3109 University Drive | Durham, NC 27707
919-251-8368 | email

FIFNC partners with GCFC

FIFNC partners with Gift Cards for a Cause (GCFC): Purchase gift cards, e-cards, or gift certificates from GCFC, choose to donate to FIFNC and up to 17% of your purchase is donated to FIFNC. Learn more...

FIFNC Annual Report

First In Families of NC Annual Report [PDF print version] - published February 2013. Or view accessible text only version. View previous years.

FIF Staff Member - In the News

FIF staff member and Lifetime Connections member Wanda B. and her son, Remington, a Lifetime Connections and Time Bank member, talking about work and life in the community: Watch the video.

FIFNC Folleto en Español

Folleto en Español adjunto.

FIFNC in Philanthropy Journal

First In Families of North Carolina's Time Bank "social enterprise" featured in recent Philanthropy Journal article.

Support for Military Families, including NC National Guard and Reserves

FIFNC is working with military families who experience developmental disability (DD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to access Family Support and respite resources in 44 counties. Learn more ....

Personal Networks of Support for People with TBI

Through a federal grant, FIFNC is working with families - especially Military families - to identify and overcome barriers in finding community help and services related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Learn more ....