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
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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.
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Child passenger safety seat assistance
Get help from The Asheville Fire Department with child safety seat installation education and assistance.
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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.
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Get a birth certificate, marriage license, or death certificate
Learn how to get a birth certificate, marriage license, or a death certificate.
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Gun safety
Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm.
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Register for Active Older Adult Programs
Learn about Asheville Parks & Recreation programs for senior citizens and active adults.
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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.
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Register for Teen Recreation and Sports
Learn about and enroll in Asheville teen programs like sports, leadership clubs, camps, and athletics.
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Register for Toddler Programs
Learn about and enroll in Asheville toddler enrichment programs such as arts, music, and outdoors.
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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.
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Sign up for Community Connect
Sign up your household residence with Community Connect to aid first responders and emergency personnel.
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SOAR Financial Assistance Program
SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunities & Access to Recreation) may be available for youth and teen programs.
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Tips for preventing school violence
How to handle and prevent violence at school.