Parent Resources

Child Care

• Child Care Resources Inc.
  • Resources to help select a child care program that meets your family's specific needs.
• Child Care Search
  • A program of Child Care Resources, Inc. that helps you find a child care program that meets your family's needs.

food & nutrition

• CCM Food Resources
  
  • Cooperative Christian Ministry provides a list of local food resources.
• NC Community Resource Center
  
  • Search for free or reduced-cost services like food, medical care, job training, and more.

health & safety

children's hospitals

• Jeff Gordon Children's Center
• Levine Children's Hospital
• Pregnancy & Newborn Center at Levine Children's Hospital

health services

• Cabarrus Health Alliance
  • CHA is a public health agency offering numerous programs and services, including pediatric clinical services, immunizations, family support, dental care, and the Women, Infants, & Children program (WIC).

• Medication Drop Box Locations
  • Medicine drop boxes in Cabarrus County are anonymous and a secure way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications.

Free Apps

• Text4Baby
  • A free app that makes it even easier for you to get critical health and safety information for your baby.
• Milestone Tracker App (CDC)
  
  • Download the CDC's free Milestone Tracker app to find fun and easy activities for each age.

Local agencies

• Cabarrus County Department of Human Services
  • Food and nutrition services, early intervention, whole child health, and more.
• Cabarrus County Department of Social Services
  • Child welfare, child support services, economic family support services, transportation, and more.
    • DSS Agency Resource Guide
    • Recursos de la Comunidad
• Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
  • Located at 30 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025 | Phone: 704-920-3000 (Emergency: Call 9-1-1)

Report abuse & neglect

• Cabarrus County Social Services | Call: 704-920-1400
• Sheriff's Office | After Hours: 704-920-3000

safe sleep

• Crib Information Center
  • Recalls, regulations and standards, and other resources related to cribs, bassinets or play yards from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

safety programs

• Safe Kids Cabarrus
  
  • Child seat safety checks, firearm safety, and other programs to protect children in Cabarrus County.

Special needs & Mental Health

• Amazing Grace Advocacy
  • Provides advocacy and support for families of children with a dual diagnosis of mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Cabarrus County Child Find
  • Offers a free screening and/or evaluation for children ages 2-5 who are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.
• Early Intervention Programs
  • Learn about local early intervention programs that are tailored to your child's needs.
• NC Infant-Toddler Program
  • Provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have special needs. Referrals are made to the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) locally. CDSA - 1065 Vinehaven Drive, Concord, NC 28028 - (704) 786-9181.
• Partners Behavioral Health
  • Helping people with mental and behavioral needs get the services and support they need.