4-H
In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
E: ashe.ces.ncsu.edu
T: 336-846-5850
Web: Ashe County 4-H Clubs
Facebook: NCCE
134 Law Enforcement Dr., Suite 202, Jefferson NC
Ashe County Children’s Advocacy Center of South Mountain
Providing services to child victims and their families in connecting and advocating with agencies to minimize the interviews and trauma child victims endure.
E: mhudson@southmountain.org
T: 336-846-2442
Web: ashecocac.org
Facebook: Advocacy
2276 Highway 163, West Jefferson
Ashe County DSS – Family Support Services
DSS’s Family Support Services unit partners with families to provide holistic support. The Family Support Services team will assist with energy assistance programs, child care assistance programs, and more.
E: dssinfo@ashecountygov.com
T: 336-846-5719
Web: Ashe County DSS
Facebook: Ashe DSS
150 Government Circle, Jefferson NC
Ashe County Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation office provides a range of quality wellness and recreational programs including management of the Family Central gym and fitness center with indoor batting cage, an outdoor sports complex, and paved fitness walking path. The Parks & Recreation office also hosts adult and youth athletic leagues and events.
T: 336-982-6185
Web: Ashe County Parks
626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 16, Jefferson NC
Ashe County Schools
DSS’s Family Support Services unit partners with families to provide holistic support. The Family Support Services team will assist with energy assistance programs, child care assistance programs, and more.
For a list of School Resources (counselors, nurses, and social workers), click here.
T: 336-246-7175
Web: Ashe County Schools
Facebook: ACS
320 South Street, Jefferson NC
Ashe Pregnancy Care Center
The Center provides support during pregnancy, mentoring, and training in life skills, parenting tools, pre-natal & early childhood development, and helps furnish material supplies. Free services include pregnancy tests, counseling, material assistance such as clothing, diapers, and bottles, post-abortion support, abstinence training, adoption referrals, community assistance referrals, parental training, fatherhood program, pre-natal classes, and bright course classes.
E: ashepcc@gmail.com
T: 336-846-4100
Web: AshePCC
Facebook: AshePCC
346 S Main Street, Jefferson NC
Generations Child Development Center
Generations Child Development Center provides inclusive care and an educational environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program offers a diverse social experience in collaboration with the onsite Adult Day Health Center, Senior Center, and Assisted Living programs.
E: info@generationsashe.org
T: 336-246-2461
Web: https://asheaging.com/
Facebook: GenAshe
180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson NC
Guardian Ad Litem Program
The Guardian Ad Litem program provides volunteer opportunities to advocate in the court system for children’s wellbeing and interests.
E: GAL.District34@nccourts.org
T: 336-651-4421
Web: NC Guardian ad Litem
Facebook: GAL34
500 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2037, Wilkesboro NC
Harvest Hearts
A local outreach supporting mothers and soon-to-be mothers with free clothing, supplies, and information for themselves and their families. Open hours vary, call for appointment.
E: info@hhcboone.org
T: 828-865-2400
Web: Harvest House
Facebook: Harvest
247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone NC
Parent to Parent
Provides free support, caring communities, information, and hope to families who have a premature baby, a child with a disability, an emotional or behavioral challenge, a mental illness, a chronic health condition, or to families who are grieving the death of a child.
E: parent2parent@appstate.edu
T: 828-262-6089
Web: p2presources
Facebook: P2P
2359 Highway 105, Boone NC
Partnership of Ashe
Partnership of Ashe offers crucial support and education for parents, empowering children for success in academics and life. The program offers support and training to early childhood educators, a Family Foundations program, and A Safe Home for Everyone, working with victims and survivors of domestic violence.
E: familysupport@ashechildren.org
T: 336-246-5430
Web: Partnership of Ashe
Facebook: PoA
113 Partnership Drive, Jefferson NC
Riverview Community Center
Offering a thrift shop with low-cost clothing and household items, an exercise room with cardio and weight machines, a learning center for GED classes and homeschool programs, and a hair salon. Also offers rental facilities for your events!
E: riverviewcommunityctr@gmail.com
T: 336-385-9812
Web: Riverview Community Center
Facebook: Riverview
11719 NC Hwy 88 West, Creston NC
Safe Kids Worldwide – Ashe & Alleghany
Led by the New River Voluntary Fire & Rescue squad, the mission is to keep your kids safe. Based on community need, the group offers evidence-based programs such as car-seat checks, safety workshops and sports clinics.
E: bmccoy@ashecountygov.com
T: 336-846-5507
Facebook: Safe Kids
6067 NC Hwy 16N, Crumpler NC
The Motherboard
A community of moms offering activities and events for mothers and children in the High Country and providing assistance and support to one another.
E: themotherboardinc@gmail.com
T: 336-977-1275
Web: The Motherboard
Facebook: Motherbd
West Jefferson NC
Wilkes Community College – Ashe Campus
Offering college courses, continuing education courses, Adult High School and High School Equivalency preparatory classes, and various job skills development training and resources.
E: ccmarsh636@wilkescc.edu
T: 336-846-3900
Web: WCC
Facebook: AsheWCC
363 Campus Drive, West Jefferson NC
