Partners
The Onslow County Partnership for Children is proud to reside in a community full of individuals who care about children and the future prosperity of Onslow County. We depend on concerned and active citizens, business owners and employees, and human services professionals to help us identify gaps in services to our community. As a convener and advocate for children and families, our goal is to build a brighter future for our community.
Together, we can build a brighter future for Onslow County. We look forward to working with you in any of the following ways:
- Have an idea for a service or program? Contact Jennifer Johnson at jennifer.johnson@onslowkids.org or call us at (910) 938-0336.
- Want to update your business or organization's information in our database about community resources? Contact LaWanna Wooden at lawanna.wooden@onslowkids.org or call us at (910) 938-0336.
- Need data about children, families or the child care industry in Onslow County? Contact Christine Grodek at Christine.grodek@onslowkids.org or call us at (910) 938-0336.
- Want to schedule a presentation about local services for children and families for your employees or clients? Contact Jennifer Johnson at jennifer.johnson@onslowkids.org.
- Need help for your employees with finding/paying for child care, work-life balance, community resources, etc? Contact Stacie Huntington at stacie.huntington@onslowkids.org for more information about Child Care Works.
Thank you to all of our community partners who make Onslow County a great place to call home.
When high quality child care is available and affordable to parents, parents are able to work. Quality child care keeps Onslow County working. Child Care Resource and Referral of the Onslow County Partnership for Children functions as a support to working parents and an advocate of affordable and accessible child care options for families in Onslow County.
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services are available to employers in Onslow County at no charge thanks to Smart Start funding and private donations. CCR&R offers the following services to businesses in Onslow County:
- On-site customized child care referrals
We maintain a specialized database that allows us to provide highly customized referrals from over 200 options. We can assist parents who need to find care during non-traditional hours, for multiple children, or in a specific area of town. We maintain vacancy information for all licensed facilities in Onslow county.
- Information about financial assistance to help pay child care expenses
Many families qualify, and there is no waiting list for child care subsidy in Onslow County.
- Free membership to the Child Care Resource & Referral Resource Center for employees
Your employees can check out educational toys, materials, and parent resources at no charge from the CCR&R Resource Center. On-site parent resources. We can set up a small or large display of resources in a break room or other designated area on a scheduled day of your choosing. Employees can utilize CCR&R services at will on breaks, lunch, or before or after a shift change.
- Lunch ‘n’ Learn classes
Choose from a variety of topics on issues such as maintaining a work/life balance, reducing stress at home, minimizing separation anxiety for children, planning peaceful bedtime routines, etc.
- Publications for employees and patrons
Publications such as brochures, the Onslow Kids newsletter, tip sheets and educational booklets are available for both employees and patrons.
- New staff orientation services
Information for new staff orientation packets and customized referrals for new or prospective employees are available.
- Human Resources consultations
Information about developing family friendly policies, strategies to reduce absenteeism of employees, and child care plans for continuity of operations during an emergency is available upon request.
- Young Moms Connect
A program designed for pregnant or parenting moms 24 years of age and under in Onslow County that provides social support to moms; parent education opportunities; access to community resources; and assistance with child care, transportation, and continuing education.
