Are you a parent who is feeling overwhelmed or facing difficult circumstances? We’re here for you!
Alongside Families is a collaboration of volunteers, local churches, and our professional staff team to provide a network of support to families in our community. Just like a close friend or extended family member, we provide safe, loving homes where parents can voluntarily have their children cared for while seeking to restore stability in their lives, without the fear of losing custody.
It takes a village to raise a child… And we’re here to be your village.
Volunteer host families temporarily care for children while parents who are facing a crisis stabilize their situation.
Connect parents with a friend who can listen, care, and encourage.
Scheduled, occasional care of children so a parent can attend medical treatments or appointments, go to a job interview, etc.
We serve families in the greater Charlotte, NC and greater Asheville, NC areas.
Call our support line: 704-900-0150
(Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm, Friday: 9am-2pm)
Or click below to fill out an online request help form
If you are a service provider wanting to refer a family to us CLICK HERE
Our Goal is to ALWAYS reunify you and your children. We believe that families belong together.
You maintain full custody of your child and can request that they come home to you whenever you wish.
We all need support from others. We're here to support, not to judge.
We keep parents closely connected to their child(ren) during hosting through visits, texts, FaceTime, and phone calls.
Hosting length is based on your need: from a couple of days to several months.
We're here for you too-- not only for your children. A Parent Ally volunteer will meet with you to support you toward your goals for your family, and caring volunteers will be there to cheer you on and offer friendship.
Host Families are volunteers who believe in family preservation and want to love their neighbors. They serve without compensation. Our Host Families are thoroughly screened, including:
Host Families are supported by a Family Coach who will make sure your child is well cared-for.
Alongside Families
2217 Matthews Township Pkwy
STE D-261
Matthews, NC 28105
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