April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of child abuse and to honor those who have been affected by it.
To commemorate this important month, the community is invited to attend a Pinwheel Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cabarrus County Courthouse Plaza located at 61 Union St. S Concord, NC 28025.
23% - That's how much of the birth to five population in Cabarrus County is being served in child care slots; that's 3,823 children.
9,146 - That's how many slots child care facilities are licensed to serve in Cabarrus County.
Why are there 5,323 slots open?
Child care facilities are struggling to find qualifying staff and retain them while still keeping tuition affordable for families.
Stabilization Grants for child care facilities were put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic to help offset the costs of staying open to serve essential employees, however these stabilization grants are going to be ending in the not so distant future.
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.
Local health providers, neighborhood organizations, families, and local government officials joined NC Child in Concord to discuss social determinants of health, oral health, regional barriers to healthcare access, and overall child health outcomes in Cabarrus County. The convening represented the fifth stop on NC Child’s 2024 listening tour.