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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you or someone you know have children in Cabarrus County who need nutritious meals over the summer? View this list of free summer meal programs for children and teens in Cabarrus County.
The Dollywood Foundation is excited to announce a new 100% Bilingual English/Spanish Imagination Library Book Collection in North Carolina.
The new option includes 100% Bilingual English/Spanish books from when the child enters the program until they graduate at age five. In addition, those families selecting this option can also select which language they would prefer communication to arrive in. Existing registrants may also switch over to one of these options if they wish.
The two options are:
Kindergarten enrollment is happening now!
Children 5 years old on or before August 31, 2024 are eligible to be enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.
Continue reading for details on how to register your child for kindergarten in the Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools districts.