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Author: Spencer Swain

Food Insecurity in Children: A Silent Crisis

Partner Highlight Series: Feeding Kannapolis Hunger

At Families First, we’re fortunate to have incredible partners like Feeding Kannapolis Hunger, making an impact in the fight against food insecurity. Led by Jim, this amazing organization goes above and beyond to bring fresh, nutritious food to our community.

During the gleaning season, Jim delivers 10-20 boxes (each 25 lbs!) of fresh produce directly to us, enabling us to provide healthy food to families we serve through ParentChild+. In the off-season, our collaboration continues as we work together to secure grants and food vouchers so families can access fresh foods year-round.

Why it Matters: Food insecurity in young children is more common than many realize. By partnering with Feeding Kannapolis Hunger, we’re helping to bridge this gap, ensuring that children and families have the nourishment they need to thrive.

Get Involved: Feeding Kannapolis Hunger hosts food drives and other community initiatives. Discover how you can support their mission and help feed local families: https://feedingkannapolishunger.org

Stay tuned for more partner highlights as we celebrate those making a difference with us! 💙

Celebrating Our Unique Qualities and Experiences

Our Immersion Preschools celebrate each child’s unique qualities and experiences. Through the Reggio Emilio approach, we see children as capable, creative, and full of potential. Every self-portrait is a beautiful reminder that our kids are all different, and that’s what makes them amazing!

Our program goes beyond just kindergarten readiness – it nurtures self-expression, language skills, and confidence in a play-based, bilingual environment. We’re proud to support every child’s journey toward discovering who they are and who they can become.

Let’s keep celebrating these little masterpieces and the bright futures they’re shaping! 🖍️ Learn more about our Immersion Preschools at: familiesfirstcc.org/immersion-preschools

St. James Lutheran Church Brings “God’s Work, Our Hands” Ministry to Bilingual Preschool

 

A huge thank you to St James Lutheran Church for bringing your ministry, “God’s Work, Our Hands,” to Cabarrus Bilingual Preschool at Central!

 

Their dedication to serving our community shines through the incredible work they have done—building a new ramp, rebuilding our garden wall, and revitalizing our butterfly gardens with fresh mulch.

 

We are deeply grateful for their support and commitment to creating a safe and beautiful space for our children to learn and grow. Their generosity makes a lasting impact on our preschool and community.

 

Thank you, St. James!

Miss Nida Celebrates 5 Years at Families First

Happy 5 Year Work Anniversary to Miss Nida!

Today, we honor Miss Nida, a dedicated teacher, a passionate advocate for early childhood education, and a true inspiration to our team and families!

Originally from Pakistan, Miss Nida has spent the last 5 years making a profound impact on the lives of our diverse families. As she nears the incredible milestone of graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, we couldn’t be prouder of her commitment to learning and her unwavering love for every child she teaches.

Miss Nida’s favorite book, “It’s Okay to Be Different” by Todd Parr, perfectly reflects her belief in the beauty of diversity and the importance of celebrating every unique child. Her joyful spirit and inclusive approach remind us daily that every family and culture enriches our community.

Join us in celebrating Miss Nida’s 5 years of dedication, her journey toward graduation, and her passion for embracing all families with open arms!

Home-Visiting Model Sets Children and Families up for Success in Preschool and Beyond!

By working directly with families, Families First in Cabarrus County strengthens bonds, provides personalized support, and empowers parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.

Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning.

ParentChild+ (PC+) shares our vision that early childhood and family support must be about both lifelong health, readiness to succeed in school, and breaking cycles of poverty.

Families First offers PC+ in English and Spanish. The model is a proven home-visiting program focused on early childhood literacy, school readiness, and socio-emotional development.

  • Trained Early Learning Specialists (ELSs) visit families twice weekly over a 2-year period while their child is age 2-4.
  • ELSs model quality parent-child interactions, introduce play activities, and connect families to community resources.
  • Families also receive a free book or educational toy and support weekly, building a library of high-quality books and educational toys across a total of 92 visits.

For more information about ParentChild+, visit: familiesfirstcc.org/family-services/parentchild

Why Is Today a Painting Party??

It started with a simple question this morning St James Lutheran Church Bilingual Preschool: “Have you ever seen someone paint?”

Our kids took the lead in their learning journey—choosing to to paint, unsolicited. So we went with the change, as they watched each other create masterpieces!

What is the point?

As the stars of their own stories, they collaborated, communicated, and let their creativity shine. Empowering young minds to express and connect through art!

Learn more here about our Reggio Emilio approach at: https://familiesfirstcc.org/immersion-preschools/#reggio

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