• Apply Now for Pre-K!

    Apply Now for Pre-K!

    Children who will be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2025 may qualify to attend a free, high-quality Cabarrus County Pre-K program!

    Submit one universal application to see if your child qualifies to attend one of the free Cabarrus County Preschool programs in 2025-2026.

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  • View Our Annual Report!

    View Our Annual Report!

    Our 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report is now available for you to view!

    Click here to check out the full report and see how our programs impacted young children, families, and early childhood professionals in Cabarrus County.

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  • Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award

    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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  • State Directed Grant Funds

    State Directed Grant Funds

    Cabarrus County Partnership for Children was awarded $2,000,000 as a directed grant from the ARPA Temporary Savings Fund in the 2023 Appropriations Act S.L. 2023-134. The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Board of Directors decided to use these new funds to provide additional programs in Cabarrus County for our youngest children and families.

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Newsletters

Get the latest news and updates from our organization by viewing our monthly newsletters!

  • January 2025
    • Take Action for Child Care in Cabarrus County
    • Cabarrus County Teacher On-Call
  • November 2024
    • Voices for Children Luncheon Invitation
    • Ways to Support Our Cause
  • September 2024
    • Smart Start: A National Pioneer
    • State Directed Grant Funds: Programs Added
    • Inspire a Love of Reading
    • Family Safety/Resource Event
    • Car Safety Check Events
    • Dine to Donate Fundraising Event
  • July 2024
    • Gov. Roy Cooper Visits Cabarrus County Preschool to Advocate for More Funding for Child Care Centers
    • National Night Out Events
    • Featured Resource: Community Resource Center
    • Car Seat Safety Check Events
    • Apply Now for Pre-K
  • June 2024
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Update
    • Summer Reading Resources
    • Free Summer Meal Programs
    • Upcoming Car Seat Safety Checks
    • Apply Now for Cabarrus County Pre-K
  • May 2024
    • Kindergarten Enrollment at CCS and KCS
    • Preschool Applications
    • 2024 Karen Ponder Award Recipient Announced
    • Ben Mynatt Customer Appreciation Event Recap
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
    • Car Seat Safey Checks
    • Choking Hazards
  • March 2024
    • Apply Now for Cabarrus County Pre-K
    • KCS Preschool - Community Application Fair & Open House
    • Donation Thank You
    • Safe Kids Cabarrus - Car Seat Checks
    • Quick Facts: Child Care Health Consultants
  • December 2023
    • 25 Years of Impact (Watch Video)
    • 2022-2023 Annual Report (View Here)
    • 2023 Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award
    • Make a Difference in Your Community
  • November 2023
    • Cuddle Up Coat Drive Kick Off
    • Mission Monday at Cabarrus Brewing Company (December 4, 2023)
  • October 2023
    • You're Invited to the Voices for Children Luncheon on December 5, 2023!
    • Take Action: Duffle Bags of Hope, Cuddle Up Coat Drive, Monetary Donations, Christmas Cards
  • September 2023
    • Waynett Taylor Receives Statewide Recognition from NC Partnership for Children
    • Items Needed for Duffle Bags of Hope
    • Last Chance to Submit Nominations for Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award
    • Early Environments Are a Powerful Predictor of Success in Adulthood
    • Invest in Local Programs / $25 for 25 Years Campaign

 


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.

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