• Request for Proposals

    Request for Proposals

    The Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is soliciting proposals for contracted services to assist the Partnership’s efforts in serving children ages 0-5 years and their families in Cabarrus County in fiscal years 2025-2027. Proposals are being accepted in the following areas:

    • Public Education – Social media and marketing assistance
    • Evaluation – Oversight and compliance of funded activities

    The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2025.

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  • Paula Yost Appointed to North Carolina Partnership for Children Board by State Legislature

    Paula Yost Appointed to North Carolina Partnership for Children Board by State Legislature

    Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is proud to announce, Paula Yost, an attorney and licensed clinical mental health counselor, has been appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly to serve on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC). Senator Phil Berger named Paula as his legislative appointee to represent young parent’s interest statewide.

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  • 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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OUR FUNDING PARTNERS

smart start                           NCPREK

Request for Proposals

Request for Smart Start Funding Proposals | FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027

To view the Request for Proposals, click here.

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Application

To access the application, click here.

Supporting Documents and Links

**Please note that we have replaced the individual documents containing: Program Identifiers, and Outcomes and Measures, with the below Combined document. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you cannot find what you are looking for on the new combined document.

bidder's conference

» Watch the recording of the October 29 Bidder's Conference

 

If you have questions, please click here for FAQs. (Document will be updated regularly until December 6, 2024)

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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.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Marcella Beam – City of Concord Government
  • Timbs Fulghum - Atrium Health Cabarrus
  • Dr. Kevin Garay - Kannapolis City Schools
  • Melanie Hollis - Cabarrus County Library
  • Dr. John Kopicki - Cabarrus County Schools
  • Lora Lipe, BSW - Cabarrus County Dept. of Human Services
  • Danielle Mauldin – Kids’ Korner CDC & Kids Next Door
  • Stephen Morris – Cabarrus County Commissioner
  • Malisha Ross, CCS, CACII, LCAS, ICCS, ICAADC - Partners Behavioral Health
  • Gil Small – Executive RCA Records
  • Pam Smith – Cooperative Christian Ministries
  • Beth Street – NC District Court Judge
  • Rev. Jacqueline Whitfield - Retired, Cabarrus County Schools

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.

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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