The Centers for Exceptional Children

06/03/2026

Our Family Support Network has several family events planned for this summer. Please join us for something soon! Check out the details in our FSN newsletter and be sure to register.

Please join us for a sensory friendly family movie night. Admission is free, private rental for our families. Registration required, see link below.

06/02/2026

Our Family Support Network is a proud affiliate of the Family Support Network of NC.

FSN Celebrates 40 years!

05/28/2026

Please join us for our Exceptional Families Summer Picnic, Friday June 5th, 6-8 PM. Meet old and new friends at a beautiful, accessible playground! Main dish provided, families will sign up to bring sides/desserts. Bring a blanket or folding chairs. Register below.
LOCATION:
King Recreational Acres Accessible Playground, 229 S Main St.
King, NC 27021

Questions? Email Erin with our Family Support Network at [email protected]

REGISTER HERE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsIN856_08VxVFjJPEB_PoKPqSrSKuAYoIL_c1xZEfYTwULg/viewform

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our Stepping Stones Institute class of 2026!  The Institute is a nine week positive parenting program designed specifically for parents of children with disabilities. The commitment our graduates have to positive parenting is inspiring, well done!

05/16/2026

Last night we hosted our final Sibshops of the school year. We celebrated our Sibshop graduates who are moving onto high school.  Many of our graduates have been attending Sibshops since kindergarten or first grade! We are proud of these wonderful young men and women who are going to make a difference in this world! Sibshops is our sibling support program. Please reach out if you would like more information about how we support kids who have siblings with disabilities.

05/11/2026

https://www.thecfec.org/news/a-message-from-our-executive-director-per-our-partnership-with-wsfcs

CFEC Partnership Update: Commitment to Continuity, Growth, and the Children We Serve Message from the Executive Director - posted May 11th 2026 For more than 70 years, The Centers for Exceptional Children (CFEC) has been a trusted community partner, welcoming thousands of children through our

04/23/2026

During our April Sibshops we talked about when things feel out of control. We shared about times when our siblings were very sick in the hospital, having difficult behaviors or when things just weren’t turning out the way we hoped. Siblings have big feelings and need somewhere to share. We also played some out of control games, ate out of control tacos, and created an out of control art project. Sibshops is our peer support program for kids K-8th grade. If you are interested in this program for your child, please call our Family Support office at 336-703-4289.

04/06/2026

Our little friends enjoyed a beautiful spring day last week, complete with a special Easter egg hunt and classroom parties!

04/03/2026

Don't miss an evening of Unfolding Possibilities with The Centers for Exceptional Children - next Thursday, April 9, 6-8 p.m. at the 500 W Fifth Building in downtown W-S. Get your tickets today at https://www.thecfec.org/events/up

01/08/2026

Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? 🌟 The Centers for Exceptional Children is looking for a dedicated SLP to join our multidisciplinary team!

This part-time role focuses on our Infant & Toddler Program, creating individualized treatment plans for children birth to age three. If you have a heart for pediatrics and a commitment to helping families thrive, we want to hear from you.

📍 Winston-Salem, NC

To apply, send your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected] with "Speech-Language Pathologist" in the subject line.

Learn more at www.thecfec.org. Full position description can be found at https://tinyurl.com/CFECSLP.