Voices for Children Luncheon

The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children invites nonprofit agencies, government officials, and the local community to join us for our annual Voices for Children Luncheon to celebrate our successes in early childhood education, health services, and family support programs during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

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Request for Proposals

Request for Smart Start Funding Proposals | FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027

The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is seeking qualified organizations with expertise in early childhood to support our local community with evidence-based or evidence-informed services for children birth to five and their families.

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Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award

The Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award is in honor of Anne's distinguished Smart Start leadership and her long career dedicated to the service of young children and families in Cabarrus County. This award is given annually to an exceptional individual at the local level who is devoted to public service and whose leadership qualities have resulted in significant change for the betterment of young children, families, and communities.

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September is Smart Start Month!

The State of North Carolina proclaims September 2024 as Smart Start Month. September was selected because it marks the month that the first Smart Start Local Partnerships opened their doors. In 1993, there were five Partnerships, and now, we are 75 organizations across the state—all working for children’s first five years.

Each county-based Local Partnership is impactful for generations of North Carolinians. And this month we recognize our collective impact and invite everyone across the state to celebrate their wins for young children. We reaffirm our commitment to do more for children and the adults that care for them. A full month of recognition allows us to bring awareness to the Smart Start Network and to the importance of comprehensive supports for children right from the start.

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OUR FUNDING PARTNERS

Text4Baby

There are a lot of things to remember when you're pregnant or a new mom - like how your baby grows during pregnancy and signs your baby is ready for solid food. Text4Baby makes it easy to get this important information - and it's FREE! Text4Baby sends personalized messages directly to you, timed to your due date or your baby's birth date - and the texts have information you can trust, since it is developed by experts all over the country.

To sign up, Text BABY (or BEBE for Español) to 511411 or download the Text4Baby app in the app store.

Once you are signed up, you can also use Text4Baby to send yourself FREE appointment reminders. Simply text REMIND (or CITA for Español) to 511411 and enter your appointment date and time.

Messages on Critical Issues

The Text4Baby service includes over 250 messages for pregnant women and new mothers. The comprehensive set of messages address:

Prenatal Care
Safe Sleep
Immunizations
Access to Health Care
Nutrition
Oral Health
Labor Signs and Symptoms
Physical Activity
Safety
Birth Defect Prevention
Developmental Milestones
Breastfeeding

Additional Details

Text4Baby messages do not include any advertising or spam, and you can cancel at any time (just text STOP to 511411). Text HELP to 511411 for technical help at any time, or UPDATE to change your due date or baby's birth date.

Cabarrus

1307 S Cannon Blvd
Kannapolis, NC 28083
P: 704.933.8278
F: 704.934.0029

Partnership

PO Box 87
Kannapolis, NC 28082

For Children

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. This license is not an endorsement by the State. Contributions to Cabarrus Partnership for Children are tax deductible in conformance with IRS Standards.