Parent Resources
Child Care
- Child Care Centers That Serve School-Age Children in Cabarrus County
- Childcare Dashboard (NCDHHS)
- This dashboard shows enrollment and program site information in the state of North Carolina.
- Choosing Quality Child Care Checklist
- Search for Early Care and Education
- From the North Carolina Child Care Resources & Referral Council (CCR&R Council)
- Child Care Resources Inc.
- Resources to help select a child care program that meets your family's specific needs.
- Child Care Search
- A program of Child Care Resources, Inc. that helps you find a child care program that meets your family's needs.
- A program of Child Care Resources, Inc. that helps you find a child care program that meets your family's needs.
early learning
literacy
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
- A free program that mails a new book to registered children until they turn 5. Available to children who reside in Cabarrus County and are under the age of 5.
- Reach Out and Read
- Prepares Cabarrus County's youngest children for success in school by partnering with doctors who prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
- Cabarrus County Public Library
- Connecting residents with information and resources that educate, enrich and empower.
Digital Reading Tools
- Literacy at Home: Digital Children's Reading Initiative (NC Public Schools)
- Activities that specifically target the literacy skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language.
- ReadyRosie
- Families in the Cabarrus County Schools district can receive a free subscription to ReadyRosie, an online resource that provides daily, modeled activities for adults to do with their children, from infancy up to age six.
kindergarten readiness
- A Family's Guide to Supporting Kindergarten Readiness (ECAC)
- Incredible Infants - Foundations for Families (NCDHHS)
health & development
children's hospitals
- Jeff Gordon Children's Center
- Levine Children's Hospital
- Pregnancy & Newborn Center at Levine Children's Hospital
health services
- Cabarrus Health Alliance
programs
- Healthy Cabarrus
- A multi-sector initiative designed to improve the health of those who live, work, learn, play and utilize services in Cabarrus County
- Medication Drop Box Locations
- Medicine drop boxes in Cabarrus County are anonymous and a secure way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications.
Nutrition
- Healthy Eating & Your Family (Atrium Health)
Free Apps & downloads
- Text4Baby
- A free app that makes it even easier for you to get critical health and safety information for your baby.
- Milestone Tracker App (CDC)
- Download the CDC's free Milestone Tracker app to find fun and easy activities for each age.
- Immunizations & Developmental Milestones (CDC)
safety
Report abuse & neglect
- Department of Human Services | Call: 704-920-2277
- Sheriff's Office | After Hours: 704-920-3000
Local Resources
medication safety
- Medication Drop Box Locations
- Medicine drop boxes in Cabarrus County are anonymous and a secure way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications.
safe sleep
- Crib Information Center
- Recalls, regulations and standards, and other resources related to cribs, bassinets or play yards from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
safety tips
- Safe Kids Worldwide
- A nonprofit organization that works to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries.
- A nonprofit organization that works to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries.
Special needs & Mental Health
- Amazing Grace Advocacy
- Provides advocacy and support for families of children with a dual diagnosis of mental health and intellectual disabilities.
- Cabarrus County Child Find
- Offers a free screening and/or evaluation for children ages 2-5 who are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.
- Early Intervention Programs
- Learn about local early intervention programs that are tailored to your child's needs.
- NC Infant-Toddler Program
- Provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have special needs. Referrals are made to the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) locally. CDSA - 1065 Vinehaven Drive, Concord, NC 28028 - (704) 786-9181.
- Partners Behavioral Health
- Helping people with mental and behavioral needs get the services and support they need.