Author: Avalin Inman

The Decade of the Child (DOC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone in advancing whole child health and wellbeing. On June 1, 2026, Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 2026 as Whole Child Health and Well-Being Month in North Carolina, recognizing the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, educated, resilient, and prepared for lifelong success. The proclamation acknowledges that children are North Carolina’s most valuable resource and emphasizes that their wellbeing should remain a central focus of public policy and community...

The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) is pleased to announce that Lauren Westin has been selected as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective March 1, 2026, following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Ann Benfield. Westin currently serves as Associate Director at CCPC and has been with the organization since October 1, 2018, when she joined the Partnership as Program Manager. Over the past seven years, she has played a key role in strengthening relationships with early childhood educators, direct service providers, and community partners while helping...

The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) announced the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Ann Benfield, who will step down from her role on March 31, 2026, after nearly three decades of dedicated service to young children and families. Benfield celebrated her final Voices for Children Luncheon as Executive Director on December 2, 2025, marking a meaningful milestone in her long and impactful career. In a letter to community partners, Benfield shared the deep gratitude and mixed emotions surrounding her decision to retire. “Over the past 27 years, your unwavering support...