Children, family and pets Archives - The City of Asheville

Animal services

Learn about what kinds of pets can be kept in Asheville, as well as processes for licenses and pet vaccination requirements.

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Apply to the Junior Police Academy

Apply to get hands-on experience from the Asheville Police Department. This is designed for applicants aged 14 to18.

Child passenger safety seat assistance

Get help from The Asheville Fire Department with child safety seat installation education and assistance.

Contact a school resource officer

School resource officers help protect our schools and provide guidance to youth about the juvenile court system and programs available to them.

Get a birth certificate, marriage license, or death certificate

Learn how to get a birth certificate, marriage license, or a death certificate.

Gun safety

Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm.

Register for Active Older Adult Programs

Learn about Asheville Parks & Recreation programs for senior citizens and active adults.

Register for Asheville Therapeutic Recreation Programs and Adaptive Sports

Learn about and enroll in Asheville's therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports like accessible bowling, inclusive football, and baseball.

Register for Teen Recreation and Sports

Learn about and enroll in Asheville teen programs like sports, leadership clubs, camps, and athletics.

Register for Toddler Programs

Learn about and enroll in Asheville toddler enrichment programs such as arts, music, and outdoors.

Register for Youth Programs

Learn about Asheville youth programs for kids and children including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more.

Sign up for Community Connect

SOAR Financial Assistance Program

SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs.

Tips for preventing school violence

How to handle and prevent violence at school.