First In Families of North Carolina

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)

Join the FIFNC Time Bank

A Time Bank is a community of people who support each other. When you spend an hour to do something for an individual or group Time Bank member, you earn a Time Dollar. You can then use your Time Dollar for something you need. No money is exchanged - only time and talents.

Time dollars are used for things such as preparing meals, dog sitting, lawn mowing, painting - the list is as broad as the Time Bank membership will be.

Join us at the monthly Wake or Durham membership orientation meetings to find out more:

• 1st Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
  Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, The Hope Center, 1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC
• 2nd Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
  The Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave., Durham, NC

Contact Cathi Drinkard 919-571-8092 ext. 416 if you have any questions.

Support FIFNC When You Shop Online

Shop online at over 700 brand name stores -

Register with iGive.com and shop at brand name online stores through the iGive Mall.

Select FIFNC as your cause by choosing NC from the pulldown menu and searching for First In Families. A portion of each purchase is donated to your cause and you can save money with exclusive coupons and free shipping deals.

When buying ink or toner -

The next time you need to buy ink or toner for your business or home, consider buying at Toner For Autism. Select "First In Families of North Carolina" at check out and FIFNC will receive five (5%) percent of the sale.

Community Bridging initiative

Many thanks to WorkSmart Information Technology Consultants and the Lamb Foundation for their generous sponsorship of FIFNC's Community Bridging initiative.

Are you a NC State Employee?

Did you know that as a state employee you can donate to FIFNC through the annual Combined Campaign. FIFNC code number is 3734. Visit North Carolina's State Employees site to learn more.

First In Families of North Carolina Green Fundraiser

Donate your old electronic equipment to help FIFNC and our 11 Chapters statewide raise money for education and training to enable Chapter staff and local Management Teams to better serve families in their areas.

Learn more about our Green Fundraiser.

Transition Planning

Betsy MacMichael, State Director at FIFNC served on the task force that created Successful Transitions for People with Developmental Disabilities. Pam Silberman, Director of the NC Institute of Medicine stated that one of the important issues in transition planning is for families to plan for the future when they are gone.

Learn more about Lifetime Connections transition planning services.

First In Families of North Carolina
524 S. Duke Street | Durham, NC 27701
919-251-8368 | email