Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, North Carolina SNAP (Food and Nutrition Services) benefits are expected to end on November 1, 2025. New benefits will not be issued unless federal funding is restored.
To help support families in our community during this time, we have compiled a list of food resources available to Cabarrus County residents. Please check back often as this list may be updated as resources come available.
North Carolina proclaims September 2025 as Smart Start Month!
North Carolina has officially proclaimed September as Smart Start Month, recognizing the Smart Start Network’s critical role in supporting children and families across the state.
At the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children, we are proud to be one of 75 local Smart Start Partnerships serving all 100 counties. Together with the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), we’re advancing early care and education, family support, and child and family health, and working to build stronger, more connected systems that meet real needs in every community.
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is proud to announce, Paula Yost, an attorney and licensed clinical mental health counselor, has been appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly to serve on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC). Senator Phil Berger named Paula as his legislative appointee to represent young parent’s interest statewide.
April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of child abuse and to honor those who have been affected by it.
To commemorate this important month, the community is invited to attend a Pinwheel Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cabarrus County Courthouse Plaza located at 61 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025.
23% - That's how much of the birth to five population in Cabarrus County is being served in child care slots; that's 3,823 children.
9,146 - That's how many slots child care facilities are licensed to serve in Cabarrus County.
Why are there 5,323 slots open?
Child care facilities are struggling to find qualifying staff and retain them while still keeping tuition affordable for families.
Stabilization Grants for child care facilities were put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic to help offset the costs of staying open to serve essential employees, however these stabilization grants are going to be ending in the not so distant future.