Cumberland First In Families

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

Honoring Caregivers 💙

We pause to recognize and celebrate the incredible caregivers across North Carolina—especially those within our own families and communities. Your compassion, strength, and dedication make an immeasurable difference in the lives of those you care for.
Caregiving isn’t always easy, but your love and resilience shine through every single day.
Thank you for the long hours, the patience, the sacrifices, and the heart you pour into caring for others. Our communities are stronger, healthier, and more connected because of you.
To all caregivers in North Carolina—today we honor you. 💛

11/15/2025

Hello Parents of Adults!

ASNC is hosting a Webinar next week that I wanted to make sure you knew about.

ASNC Webinar - Motivating Adults with ASD to Do Adult Things
📆Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 04:00 - 5:30PM
Details: This presentation is intended for parents of adults with ASD who seem to possess the potential for independence to a significant degree but are not engaging in adult responsibilities.
We encourage parents of teens to join us as well. Much of the information could be useful to you as well.
During this presentation, we will explore the intersection of motivation, adult responsibility, and a diagnosis of autism. We will also examine the role of parents in supporting their children diagnosed with autism into adulthood. This involves some self-reflection and maybe even some shifts in understanding and perspective.
Objectives:
• Identify barriers to motivation in adults with ASD
• Discuss strategies to support skill development, as well as accommodations and modifications to consider
• Develop an understanding of our role and expectations in parenting an adult with ASD.

Please visit the ASNC website to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oxq_BNA7SHKUUCq-6WmuaA?datetime=4999 #/registration
We hope to see you there!

This presentation is intended for parents of adults with ASD who seem to possess the potential for independence to a significant degree but are not engaging in adult responsibilities. During this presentation, we will explore the intersection of motivation, adult responsibility, and a diagnosis of a...

11/10/2025

All First In Families of North Carolina offices will be closed 11/11/25 in honor of Veterans Day. We thank you for your service!

10/23/2025

Cumberland’s 2nd annual Miss and Mister Cumberland County Pageant. ❤️👑

10/13/2025

Let us introduce one of our participants in the FIFNC Cumberland Mister and Miss Pageant — Ms. Kristina Kinsey!
Meet Kristina Kinsey. Her parents are Derrick and Kechia Kinsey. Kristina is 24 years old. Her favorite color is pink. Her favorite hobbies are traveling, spending time with family and dancing. Kristina’s future goal is to one day own her own coffee shop. Her favorite food is her daddy’s steak.
You can see Kristina showcase her talents on October 18th at 2:00 PM at Balm in Gilead, located at 3110 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville, NC.

10/12/2025

Let us introduce one of our participants in the FIFNC Cumberland Mister and Miss Pageant — Mr. De'Andre Rhetta!
Meet De'Andre Jamal Rhetta. His parents are Diane Anderson and Kristi Anderson-Carswell. DeAndre is 23 years old. His favorite color is black. His favorite hobbies are talking on the telephone, playing video games, playing and watching sports. DeAndre's future goals are to be employed by the Cumberland County School System. His favorite food is spaghetti.
You can see DeAndre showcase his talents on October 18th at 2:00 PM at Balm in Gilead, located at 3110 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville, NC.

10/11/2025

Let us introduce one of our participants in the FIFNC Cumberland Mister and Miss Pageant — Ms. Sadie Waggoner!
Meet Sadie Waggoner. Her parents are Amy and Daniel Waggoner. Her favorite subjects are art and math. Sadie’s favorite food is chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. She enjoys drawing and coloring. Sadie’s future goal is to be a doctor.
You can see Sadie showcase her talents on October 18th at 2:00 PM at Balm in Gilead, located at 3110 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville, NC.