Catawba County Partnership for Children
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The mission of the Catawba County Partnership for Children is to ensure that all children have the resources and services they need to enter kindergarten healthy and prepared for lifelong success. We provide a variety of well-coordinated and research-based early childhood services for children birth to age five and their families.
Our work is rooted in significant brain development research that confirms the importance of the first five years, when the actual architecture of the brain is constructed, determining the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health outcomes.
Through a combination of grants and donations, we provide the following early childhood programs in Catawba County: Children’s Resource Center (our county’s child care resource & referral initiative), NC Pre-Kindergarten (free pre-k for eligible 4-year-old children), Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program (free books for children), Early Childhood Support Team (technical assistance for child care programs), Parents as Teachers and Triple P (parent education programs), Our Nest Diaper Pantry (free diapers for families in need), KidsREADy Catawba (early childhood systems building initiative), and Little Free Libraries (located across the county). For more information go to www.catawbakids.com or call 828-695-6505.
Education & School Supplies
Early literacy, school supplies, and resilience programs for young children and child care providers.
Children's books donations
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Donations of children's books to stock the 18 Little Free Libraries throughout Catawba County.
Art supplies donations
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Donations of art supplies for distribution at local child care programs.
Snacks and refreshments donations
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Donations of snacks and refreshments for trainings, storytimes, and playgroups.
Clothing & Personal Care
Our Nest Diaper Pantry — emergency diaper supply for Catawba County families with young children.
Diaper donations for Our Nest Diaper Pantry
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Donations of diapers (newborn through size 7) to stock the Our Nest Diaper Pantry for families in need.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities supporting CCPC's diaper pantry, Little Free Libraries, and community outreach.
Diaper packaging volunteers
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Volunteers help package diapers for distribution to families through the Our Nest Diaper Pantry.
Little Free Libraries book packaging volunteers
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Volunteers help package children's books for distribution to the 18 Little Free Libraries throughout Catawba County.
Community Outreach volunteers
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Volunteers attend community events, festivals, and fairs, representing the agency and providing information to families about available services.
Child Care & Youth Programs
Child care, pre-K, and early childhood programs for children birth to age 5 and their families.
Child Services
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Coordinated early childhood services for children birth to age 5 and their families across Catawba County.
Children's Resource Center
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Catawba County's child care resource and referral program — connects families to child care and other services, and provides training and support for the local child care community.
NC Pre-Kindergarten Program
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A high-quality pre-kindergarten program for eligible four-year-old children for one school year prior to kindergarten eligibility.
Early Childhood Support Team
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Education Specialists, Clinical Specialists, and Nurses provide technical assistance to the child care community and mental health services to children, increasing child care quality and safety.
Child Care WAGE$
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Education-based salary supplements for low-paid early childhood educators and family child care providers working with children between the ages of birth and five.
Child Care Subsidies
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Subsidies to help income-eligible families afford the cost of child care for their young children.
Parenting & Life Skills
Parent education and home-visiting programs supporting early childhood development.
Parents as Teachers
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A home-visiting program for families with children from prenatal through kindergarten, focused on improving early childhood development, school readiness, and parenting skills.
Parent Support Team — Triple P
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Parent education using Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), including workshops, individual support, and groups.
PEEPs Playgroups (Parents Engaging and Empowering Parents)
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Free weekly playgroups in three locations, providing time for children and caregivers to enjoy educational activities together.
Education & School Supplies
Early literacy, school supplies, and resilience programs for young children and child care providers.
School Supplies
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School and learning supplies distributed at local child care programs and at trainings, storytimes, and playgroups.
KidsREADy Catawba
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A multi-agency early childhood systems-building collaborative focused on strategies to improve outcomes for children in Catawba County.
Little Free Libraries
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CCPC provides 18 Little Free Libraries across Catawba County, stocked with children's books and interactive games for young children and their caregivers.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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An early literacy initiative that mails one free book to every registered child every month until the child's fifth birthday.
RISE Resource Center
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Provides resilience initiatives and early education support to community partners, educators, families, and their children.
Clothing & Personal Care
Our Nest Diaper Pantry — emergency diaper supply for Catawba County families with young children.
Our Nest Diaper Pantry (free diapers)
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Emergency supplies of diapers and other items for families with young children, available up to 6 times per year. Sizes generally available newborn through size 7.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities supporting CCPC's diaper pantry, Little Free Libraries, and community outreach.
Diaper packaging volunteers
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Volunteers help package diapers for distribution to families through the Our Nest Diaper Pantry.
Little Free Libraries book packaging volunteers
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Volunteers help package children's books for distribution to the 18 Little Free Libraries throughout Catawba County.
Community Outreach volunteers
Give
Volunteers attend community events, festivals, and fairs, representing the agency and providing information to families about available services.
Email: MCARLTON@catawbacountync.gov
Phone: 828-695-6505
Area Served: Catawba County
Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Children's Resource Center — Program Director
Email: ABENFIELD@catawbacountync.gov
Phone: 828-695-6512
Area Served: Catawba County
Available Languages: English & Spanish
Children's Resource Center — Family Support Coordinator
Email: BWALLACE@catawbacountync.gov
Phone: 828-695-6565
Area Served: Catawba County
Available Languages: English & Spanish
Executive Director
Email: KLYKE@catawbacountync.gov
Phone: 828-695-6501
Area Served: Catawba County
Available Languages: English & Spanish
Main Office
738 4th Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory, NC 28602
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3123
Hickory, NC 28603
Hickory, NC 28603
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Catawba County Partnership for Children