Wake Connections: At Home + Group Support
Get connected to family support programs in Wake County
Wake Connections is an easy-to-use tool that matches families to free support programs and resources for pregnancy to age 5.
Who
we Serve?
- Families with Children, birth-5
- Pregnant & Postpartum Parents
Where
we Serve?
- At home
- In the community (group programs)
- Virtually
Types
of Support
- Parenting Skills & Child Development
- School Readiness
- Behavior Support
- Postpartum Support
- Linkage to Resources
How
to Apply
- Parents fill out one confidential Application.
- Next, Wake Connections matches eligible parents with support programs that best meet their needs.
Partner Programs
Visit our Partners Page to see a list of local programs providing parenting support and resources.
Application Process
What to Expect
Apply
- Family or professional completes the confidential online application.
- Answer as many questions as possible to ensure the best fit.
Service Match & Referral
- Wake Connections reviews the application.
- The family is matched with programs that best meet their needs.
- Wake Connections will contact the family for more information or next steps.
Enroll
- The program will contact the family with enrollment details, potential waitlist information, and to answer questions.
FAQs
Wake Connections programs provide different kinds of home-based and group support to families with young children. Please note that Wake Connections does not refer directly for child care programs. To learn more about the types of services available, please click here.
No. All programs that Wake Connections refers to are free for eligible families.
Some programs may have a wait list to begin services. If a family you refer is placed on a wait list, you will receive an email notification. If you have a Wake Connections account, you can log in to view the approximate projected wait time. To receive updates about partner program capacity and wait times, sign up for our newsletter.
When making a referral for a family, you are responsible for obtaining the parent or guardian’s consent to share their information in the Wake Connections application. All information provided in the application and any follow-up contacts is confidential and is only used to help families connect with services. Information will be shared only with the partner program(s) that the family is referred to and not for any other reason.
The Wake Connections system uses the information provided on the application form to determine if there is a match for any programs. Please provide as much detail as possible because it makes it more likely that there will be a match. If a family is not eligible for any programs, we will contact you or the parent/caregiver. We may be able to add information to the application or discuss other resources that may be helpful.
With questions or to request an outreach presentation, please contact Caroline Janes, Wake Connections Project Coordinator, at cjanes@wakesmartstart.org or 919-851-9550".
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