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)

And the winner is ....

photo of Mallory with stuff animals The drawing for FIFNC's Las Vegas Raffle was held Tuesday, April 24 at the FIFNC Open House. The Grand Prize winner of a week-long stay at the Polo Towers Suites and $650 towards air fare is Mallory Greiner from Wilmington, NC.

Thanks to Marian and Jim Hartman of Raleigh for donating accommodations and the staff at Liposcience in Raleigh for donating the money towards air fare.

Other winners include:
Brenda MiddlebrooksC: One year gym membership at Rapid Fitness Club in Raleigh.
Susan Pepper: $100 gift certificate for Il Palio, a Four Diamond Italian restaurant in Chapel Hill.
Gina DeMent: Custom-made neon sign from MillenNeon Signs.
Chip Chapin: Handmade jewelry from Karen Barbour.
Joseph Simino: Gift bag from Posh The Salon in Durham.

Thanks to all who participated!

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

wrapped presents 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
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What's New

FIFNC Annual Report

First In Families of NC Annual Report [PDF print version] - published February 2012. Or view accessible text only version. View previous years.

FIFNC Newsletter

First In Families of NC Newsletter - 2011 Summer Edition [PDF print version]. Email us to request an alternate format.

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 ....