The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children has kicked off its 16th annual Cuddle Up Coat Drive for the 2022 winter. Each year, our organization collects and purchases hundreds of winter coats that are then distributed to children throughout the local community.

We hope to have your support again this year so we can keep every child in Cabarrus County warm this winter!

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 ages birth to five and their families.

Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00pm on December 16, 2022. Late applications are not accepted. Continue reading for full details about this request for proposal.

Join the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children as we bring the community together to celebrate the successes of our programs, the collaborations that make our work possible, and the families whose lives we've impacted. Continue reading for additional event and registration details.

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. The 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.