County resource guide
Hoke County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hoke County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Raeford
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital — Pediatric Services
Cape Fear Valley Health operates Hoke Hospital in Raeford, serving Hoke County's rural and military-connected community. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the Cape Fear Valley system, with access to the main Cape Fear Valley campus in Fayetteville for comprehensive evaluations. Hoke County neighbors Fort Liberty (Cumberland County) — many families serve or have served at Fort Liberty.
Cape Fear Valley main campus in Fayetteville (~20 miles) is the primary referral for specialized autism evaluations. Tricare accepted.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Raeford
Hoke County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Hoke County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3. Military families on Tricare are also eligible — NC EI and Tricare services can be used together.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families: EI services are available alongside Tricare EI benefits.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pinehurst · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Pinehurst/Moore County
Autism Learning Partners provides center-based ABA therapy in the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area for Moore County families. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming for communication, social, and adaptive skills. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under NC's ABA insurance mandate.
NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Moore County ABA waitlists exist — contact multiple providers.
Raeford · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Hoke County
ABA therapy for Hoke County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts Tricare, NC Medicaid, and commercial insurance under NC's ABA mandate. Hoke County has a significant military-connected population given proximity to Fort Liberty. Families may also access Fayetteville-area providers.
Tricare accepted. Military families near Fort Liberty: ask about continuity of care planning for PCS moves.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Raeford · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Hoke County / Fort Liberty Area
ASNC support for Hoke County and Fort Liberty area families. Crisis support line, peer connections, and links to statewide resources. ASNC staff understand Tricare and EFMP navigation for military families moving to or from Hoke County.
Active support for military families near Fort Liberty. Ask about resources for post-PCS transitions.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Moore County families with free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights training. Staff help families navigate Moore County Schools' EC department and understand their rights. Virtual consultations are available for families across Moore County.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Hoke County families — including military families navigating Hoke County Schools after a PCS to Fort Liberty. Staff understand both IDEA rights and the unique challenges of frequent school transitions for military children.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: IDEA rights apply at all Hoke County schools.
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