Network Partners
The Gaston Lincoln Parent University is a collaboration of more than 25 different agencies which provide some type of parenting opportunity. Because of this partnership, families will be linked with the parenting program that best suits their individual needs after the Parent University Event. This allows parents the opportunity to explore longer and more intensive programs as suit their needs.
Alliance for Children & Youth
Contact Person: Cathy Kenzig
Address: 218 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 867-3512
Contact Email: ckenzig@afcay.org
Website: www.afcay.org
Agency services: The Alliance serves as a resource and referral information source for children, parents and guardians who are seeking support services. Programs offered are: Gang Outreach and Intervention, Teen Court, Juvenile Restitution, Communities in Schools, Why Try? Character Education, Strengthening Families, Wise Guys, Career Ready 101.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Gaston County
Contact Person: Laurie McClure
Address: 214 E. Franklin Blvd Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 884-0066
Contact Email: cacgaston@gmail.com
Website: www.cacgaston.org
Agency services: The Community Advisory Board of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Gaston County is a volunteer group comprised of individuals from the community who are organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to provide support in the following areas: educational / outreach, public relations, and financial.
Gaston College
Contact Person: Jackie Ammons, Instructor/Coordinator Childcare Workforce Development
Address: Dalpiaz Student Success Center, Room 112 | 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034
Phone: (704) 922-2241
Contact Email: ammons.jacqueline@gaston.edu
Gaston County Family YMCA
Contact Person: Steve D’Avria
Address: 201 S. Clay Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 865-8551
Contact Email: sdavria@gastonymca.org
Website: www.gastonymca.org
Agency services: The YMCA is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. Our programs, services and initiatives enable kids to realize their potential, prepare teens for college, offer ways for families to have fun together, empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, prepare people for employment, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a nationwide service ethic.
Gaston County Health Department
Contact Person: Karma Edwards – Community Health Education Administrator
Address: 991 W. Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone:
Contact Email: karma.edwards@co.gaston.nc.us
Website: www.gastonhpublichealth.org
Agency services:
- Child Health Clinic (704)-853-5010
- Women, Infants, and Children Program WIC(704)-853-8100
- Child Care Health Consultant (704) 862-6134
- Gaston Fitness and Nutrition Council (704)-862-6134
- Parents Matter! Program (704)-862-5405
- Teen Parenting Program (704)-862-5406
- Teen Outreach Program (704)-862-5360
- Family Planning Clinic (704)-853-5009
Gaston County Museum
Contact Person: Chris Dobbins
Address:PO Box 429
Phone: (704) 922-7683
Contact Email: chris.dobbins@co.gaston.nc.us
Website: www.gastoncountymuseum.org
Programs Include:
- Toddler School and Adult Education
- Mini-Camps
- Concerts
- Permanent & Rotating Art and History Exhibits
Gaston County Schools
Contact Person: Dixie Abernathy
Address: 943 Osceola St. PO Box 1397 Gastonia, NC
Phone: (704) 810-7289
Contact Email: dabernathy@gaston.k12.nc.us
Agency services: Education, Gaston County Schools Grades K-12
Gaston Hospice
Contact Person: Ann Moss, MA, LPC
Address: 258 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28038
Phone: (704) 861-8405
Contact Email: mossa@caromonthealth.org
Website: www.gastonhospice.org
Agency services: Hospice services and grief counseling.
Gaston Together
Contact Person: Donna Lockett
Address: P.O. Box 817 Gastonia, NC 28053
Phone: (704) 867-9869
Contact Email: dlockett@gastontogether.org
Website: www.gastontogether.org
Agency services: The Mission of Gaston Together: Communities of Excellence is to bring the people and resources of Gaston County Together to address our county’s most pressing needs through collaboration, facilitation, promotion and the anticipation of possibilities.
Gaston-Lincoln Regional Library
Contact Person: Sarah J. Bard, Children’s Services Supervisor
Address: 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia 28054
Phone: (704) 868-2164 Ext. 3
Contact Email: Sarah.Bard@co.gaston.nc.us
Website: www.glrl.lib.nc.us
Parent Workshops:
- Every Child Ready to Read
Children’s Activities:
- Toddler & Preschool Storytimes
- Book Buddies
- Chapter Chat
- Reader’s Book Club
- Live @ Your Library Family Events
- Books, CDs, DVDs – for children, teens, & adults, including parenting resources
Children’s Computer Resources:
- Early Literacy Stations
- Tumblebook Library
- Public Access Computers
- FAX Service
Information Service/Assistance:
- In-Library
- Telephone
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
Contact Person: Erma Deen Hoyle
Address: PO Box 25, Lincolnton, NC 28093
Phone: (704) 748-1518
Contact Email: crecreation@lincolncounty.org
Website: www.lincolncounty.org
Agency services: See Website: Recreational facilities and programs for Lincoln County. The information on programs and park facilities are available on the departmental page.
Lincoln County Schools
Contact Person: Sherry Hoyle
Address: 353 North Generals Blvd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: (704) 8732-2261
Website: www.lincoln.k12.nc.us
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Contact Person: David Fogarty
Address: NC State University and NC A&T State University
Phone: (704) 922-2130
Contact Email: david.fogarty@co.gaston.nc.us
Website: www.ces.ncsu.edu/
Agency services: North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.
Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties
Contact Person: Tory Borne, Program Manager
Address: 120 Roechling Street, Dallas, NC 28034
Phone: (704) 922-0900
Contact Email: programmgr@pfclg.com
Website: www.pfclg.com
Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pfclg
What the Partnership does to support local families:
- Assure that families have access to high-quality affordable child care.
- Make sure that all local children from birth to five years of age have access to affordable health care and are being raised in safe and healthy environments.
- Ensure that parents are supported and strengthened in their role as their children’s primary caregiver.
Resources the Partnership can provide parents and guardians:
- Assistance in finding high quality local childcare (referrals available in Spanish)
- Teen parenting programs
- Early intervention and child development information
- Parenting classes and support groups (available in Spanish)
Pathways Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Development Disabilities LME
Contact Person: Stacy Bryant
Address: 901 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia NC 28054
Phone: (704) 884-2501
Contact Email: sbryant@pathwayslme.org
Website: www.pathwayslme.org
Agency services: Manage publicly-funded mental health/substance abuse/developmental disability services for citizens of Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties.
SMS Productions Professional Disc Jockey Service
Contact Person: Grant Sparks
Address: 1474 Whitehall Place Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (866) 788-0898
Contact Email: grant@smsproductions.us
Website: www.smsproductions.us
Agency services: Provides disc jockey services, including lighting and video capabilities for all types of events. We also provide educational presentations for parents and concerned citizens regarding today’s music and culture.
The Arc of Gaston County
Contact Person: Sara Osborne
Address:200 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 864-9464
Contact Email: arcgaston@bellsouth.net
Website: www.gastoncountyarc.org
Agency services: The Arc of Gaston County is a local non-profit who supports children and adults of all ages with developmental disabilities to ensure social, educational, health & wellness, and enriching opportunities which contribute to their daily success. The Arc provides awareness and advocacy to the community, educational opportunities, a specialized summer camp, community activities, as well as financial assistance for medical needs.
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Contact Person: Tammy Kane
Address: 121 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101
Phone: (704) 824-4328 Ext. 4301
Contact Email: tammy.kane@truliant.org
Website: www.truliantfcu.org
Agency services: Full service financial institution.