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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

Ivanize Celebrates 7 Years at Families First

Today, we honor Ivanize for her 7th Work Anniversary!

Her commitment to children, families, and our team is truly inspiring.

Ivanize is the heart of our village, and her dedication has been a cornerstone of our success. Congratulations on all your personal and professional progress as an educator, Early Learning Specialist with ParentChild+, and mom to so many!

Thank you, Ivanize, for all you do. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together!

Filled with Gratitude During Elevation Love Week

During Elevation Love Week, Elevation volunteers donated carloads of book bags packed with supplies for our Preschools and ParentChild+ (PC+) families!

Pictured are Monica, a PC+ Early Learning Specialist, and Aurora, our Director of Operations.

We are so thankful for partners like Elevation Church – Concord, who help us strengthen, nurture, and empower whole families!

Families First Cabarrus County

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985 Central Drive NW
Concord, North Carolina 28027

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704-786-5613

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