Children, family & pets

Pet services

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

7 Services
Connect with a Community Resource Officer

Community Resources Officers (CROs) work closely with residents to fight crime and improve the quality of life in the community. These officers work to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and community residents through problem-solving and crime prevention initiatives. CROs regularly attend neighborhood meetings and help to develop and maintain Neighborhood Watch programs, [...]

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.

Gun safety

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

Register for teen programs

Learn about and enroll in teen programs like afterschool care, teacher work day programs, camps, and athletics.

Register for youth programs

Learn about the City's youth programs, including afterschool, camps, teacher workday programs, athletics, art and music, and more!

Sign Up for Community Connect

Community Connect is a free, secure and easy to use platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid first responders and emergency response personnel when responding to your residence.