Cumberland Family Academy
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When families and educators join forces, amazing things happen in the lives of students. As part of its strategic plan, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) launched Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) during the 2020-21 school year. Since launching CFA, district officials have continued to listen to families to create innovative ways for families to receive information and resources to support their children.
Upcoming Events
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March 21: TBT Building a Love for Literacy, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson
Target audience: Elementary school students and their families
Session Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Presenting Dr. Kimberly Johnson, a children’s author and educator with 22 published books. Her latest work, "It Starts with Me!", co-authored with Dr. Bernice A. King, emphasizes empowerment for children. Driven by a mission to inspire children to believe in their potential, regardless of circumstances, she dedicates her life to this noble cause.
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March 25: CCS Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of any age
Session Date: March 25, 2024
Time: 5:00- 6:30 p.m.
Location: CCS Board of Education Building
2465 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC
Webex Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/4a2qRTz
The topic for this month is Child Find. You will learn about the provision of services for parentally-placed school children with disabilities. This meeting will also be available via Webex. If you have any concerns you would like to share ahead of time, please use the following link and share those concerns with us: https://forms.gle/SC7TbDNjnLsdMbLu6 -
March 21: The Crux at Terry Sanford HS
Target Audience: Middle and High School Students and Families
Session Date: March 21, 2024
Times: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Today’s youth face serious choices and have real-world concerns. Join the Fayetteville Police Department and Cumberland County Schools’ Student Services as we explore these choices and the consequences that follow through the showing of the film, “The Crux: Educating Kids About Gun Violence 2” and a discussion after the viewing of the film.
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May 4: Children’s Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Target Audience: All CCS Students and Families
Session Date: May 4, 2024
In observance of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6-12), Cumberland County Schools' Student Services department is hosting the district's first-ever It's OK 2 Ask: Children's Mental Health & Wellness Fair. The event emphasizes the importance of children's mental health and recovery services. With 40+ local vendors offering resources, games, fitness presentations, and freebies, the fair aims to raise awareness and support for youth success. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an 'Out of the Darkness' Walk will highlight suicide prevention. Safe Kids Cumberland County will provide car seat checks, a bicycle rodeo, and distribute new bike helmets to fairgoers.
Contact Us
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Communications &
Community Engagement
2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-678-2303
Fax: 910-678-2619
Lindsay Whitley
Associate Superintendent
familyacademy@ccs.k12.nc.us
News Releases
- 09.08.23 CFA Presents: Committed CommUNITY Chats with Dr. Connelly
- 08.21.23 School District's Symposium Teaches Volunteers How to Engage Families
- 2022-2023 Archives
- 06.30.23 CCS Releases Community Conversations Report on School Safety
- 05.02.23 Inaugural Celebration Marks Efforts to Get Families Involved
- 04.20.23 Local Community Comes Together to Strategize Additional Ways to Make Schools Safe
- 04.06.23 Come, Let's Talk School Safety Over Dinner
- 03.31.23 Former NFL Player Motivates Students to 'Keep Pushing'
- 03.22.23 Former NFL Player Keith Davis to Lead Motivational Session
- 01.19.23 Cumberland Family Academy's 'Family Reading Fun' Night Draws Hundreds
- 01.12.32 Children’s Author Dr. Kimberly Johnson to Lead 'Family Reading Fun' Night for Elementary School Students
- 12.01.22 Nationally Renowned Children’s Author Dr. Kimberly Johnson to Lead CFA Virtual Class
- 11.18.22 Hundreds attend Cumberland Family Academy’s College Planning session
- 11.09.22 National Speaker to Visit Cumberland County Schools
- 10.17.22 CCS Launches Family Ambassador Program to Increase Family Engagement
- 10.14.22 Cumberland Family Academy is Back with More Offerings for Families