Fiscal Year 2025-2026 JCPC Funded Programs:
Cumberland County CommuniCare
- Family and Courts Together Program (FACT):
The FACT assessment/evaluation component provides critical clinical diagnostic information to juvenile/district courts. Services are for youth ages 6-17 that are either involved in the juvenile court system from intake to adjudication or are on a commitment status or post-release supervision from a YDC.
- Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC):
The JAC works with youth and their families who are experiencing a crisis that occurs when one's sense of balance is disrupted by truancy, delinquency, runaways, academic failure, at-risk behaviors.
Contact: Sarah Hallock, 910-222-6089, www.communicare.org
Cumberland County Dispute Resolution
Provides an alternative to court for low risk and first-time juvenile offenders who have committed a minor delinquent/criminal offense or who have been charged with a misdemeanor and are otherwise eligible for diversion.
Contact: Tina Estle, 910-813-3080, ccdrc@ccdrnc.org, www.ccdrcnc.org
Fayetteville Police Department
Provides opportunities for juveniles to be accountable for their actions to the community and/or to victim(s) through performing supervised community service work and/or a monetary payment within the timeline stipulated in the court order, terms under a Teen Court agreement, or diversion contract.
Contact: Deirdre Melvin, 910-433-1020, deirdremelvin@fayettevillenc.gov, www.fayettevillenc.gov
Fayetteville Urban Ministries
- Find-A-Friend: After-School Program:
The Interpersonal Skills component works with youth in weekly group sessions to improve social growth, personal growth, and cultural enrichment. Group sessions teach skills needed to modify behavior and develop skills to improve social welfare in the community, while deterring further involvement in the juvenile court system and avoided negative contact with law enforcement.
- Find-A-Friend: Career Readiness:
The career readiness program provides job coaching and career preparation for youth age 14-18. This program ensures that youth acquire the skills they will need to succeed personally and professional through paid on-the-job training designed to strengthen academic achievement.
Contact: Brian Jones, 910-483-4661, bjones@fayurbmin.org, www.fayurbmin.org
S.W.A.T
- Youth and Family Services:
Intensive in-home services whereby we work with delinquent juveniles who are at-risk of out-of-home placement or involved in the juvenile court system. Therapists work in the home, school and community and are on call 24/7 to provide caregivers with the tools they need to transform the lives of troubled youth.
Contact: Gayla Young, 910-224-5639, swat@earthlink.net
The Group Theory
The Build Your Self programs focuses on improving the quality of lives of youth ages 7-18 by providing interpersonal skill development, academic tutoring, college preparation and career preparedness for at-risk youth. This program serves as a safe place for youth to interact and grow with a positive peer support group while being coached and supervised by qualified positive adults.
Contact: Kevin Brooks, 910-551-9031, kbrooks@thegrouptheory.com
Maggie's Outreach
- Road to Success Trade Academy:
Road to Success Trade Academy vocational training is a targeted educational approach designed to provide practical skills and knowledge that can enhance their employability and overall well-being. At-risk youth typically face various challenges such as academic struggles, economic disadvantages, social issues, or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The goal of vocational training is to empower them with the skills necessary to secure stable employment and build a positive future.
Contact: Ophelia Ray, 910-633-7513, maggies.executive@mocedc.com