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)

FIFNC Newsletter

First In Families of NC Newsletter - 2008 Summer Edition [PDF print version].

In the News

WUNC-TV features First In Families of NC on a 7-minute video produced in the Spring of this year. View the video.

Wills and Estate Planning Seminar

Lifetime Connections, a program of First In Families of North Carolina, will hold its next Wills and Estate Planning Seminar in Fall 2008. Visit the Lifetime Connections section for more information.

7 Steps In Seven Sessions workshop

The 7 Steps In Seven Sessions: Creating Peace of Mind for the Future workshop provides a small group setting in which you will be guided through reading, exercises, and discussion resulting in a personal future plan. The future planning process helps you create a safe and secure future for your family member with a disability. Visit the Lifetime Connections section for more information.

Community Bridging Grant

First In Families of NC was awarded a $47,525 Community Bridging grant by The Durham Center and greatly appreciates their support. FIF uses these funds: to build social networks for and with individuals leaving the state institutions and embarking on life in the community for the first time; to do outreach to families whose sons or daughters with disabilities are aging and who are not yet connected to community services of any kind; and, in various other ways to strengthen the social connectedness of individuals experiencing disability.

CDRF Grant

First In Families of North Carolina (FIFNC) received a $6,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF). FIFNC will use the grant to expand its Lifetime Connections program.

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In Action

We believe in the power and potential of human relationships. See what we do in action.

First In Families of North Carolina and the local FIF Chapters are supported by grants, N.C. state dollars, and leveraged community resources.

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