• Week of the Young Child | April 6-12

    Week of the Young Child | April 6-12

    Week of the Young Child (WOYC) returns with even more exciting ways to celebrate the young children in our lives while raising awareness about the need for early childhood programs and services in Cabarrus County!

    The purpose of WOYC is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

    Continue reading to access ideas to help you celebrate and to view the Proclamation for WOYC by the Cabarrus Board of County Commissioners!

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  • Cabarrus County Preschool Applications

    Cabarrus County Preschool Applications

    Apply now for Cabarrus County Preschool!

    One universal application allows you to apply for your child(ren) to attend any of Cabarrus County's free, high-quality preschool programs during the 2024-2025 school year.

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  • RECAP: Voices for Children Luncheon

    RECAP: Voices for Children Luncheon

    Our annual Voices for Children Luncheon on December 5th brought together community members, advocates, and supporters in a shared commitment to the well-being of young children in Cabarrus County. The event was also a special celebration for the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children's 25th anniversary, highlighting our organization's beginning and the impact we've made over the last two and a half decades.

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  • Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award

    Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award

    Congratulations to the recipient of the 14th annual Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award: April Samples | Investigator, Cabarrus County District Attorney's Office!

    The Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award is presented each year to an exeptional individual who is devoted to public service in Cabarrus County and whose leadership qualities have resulted in significant change for the betterment of young children, families, and communities. April Samples was presented the award during the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children's Voices for Children Luncheon on December 5, 2023.

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OUR FUNDING PARTNERS

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Board of Directors

The Cabarrus Partnership for Children's Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including early education, healthcare, advocacy, business and family support services. The Board plays a crucial role in setting our organization up for success while upholding the Cabarrus Partnership's mission to connect purpose, people and programs to ensure child well-being in Cabarrus County.

Meet our new board members

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In July 2022, the Cabarrus Partnership for Children welcomed four new board members:

  • Lashay Avery | Regional Director of Outreach, Partners Behavioral Health
  • Patrick Graham | Chief Executive Officer, Concord Family Enrichment Association
  • Marcella Beam | Chief Community Health Officer & PIO, Cabarrus Health Alliance
  • Pam Smith | Director of Education and Support Services, Cooperative Christian Ministries


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Lashay Avery – Partners Behavioral Health
  • Marcella Beam – Cabarrus Health Alliance
  • Carla Brown – Cabarrus County
  • Karen Calhoun – Department of Human Services
  • Dr. Rosolena Conroy, MD – Licensed Therapist
  • Patrick Graham – Concord Family Enrichment Association
  • Danielle Mauldin – Kids’ Korner CDC & Kids Next Door
  • Amos McClorey – Retired, NAACP
  • Stephen Morris – Gem Theatre, County Commissioner
  • Gilbert Small – Retired, Business
  • Pam Smith – Cooperative Christian Ministries
  • Beth Street – NC District Court Judge
  • Waynett Taylor – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

If you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors, please contact Ann Benfield at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

>> Click here for Board meeting schedule and minutes.

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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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