Learn about what kinds of pets can be kept in Asheville, as well as processes for licenses and pet vaccination requirements.
Children, family and pets
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
Sign up your household residence with Community Connect to aid first responders and emergency personnel.
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.