Chatham County Partnership for Children

Working together for children and families in Chatham County, North Caroina

Archives for 2023

More Chatham County Residents Now Eligible for Medicaid

Dec 7, 2023
Individuals May Apply Online or at Chatham County Department of Social Services With Medicaid expansion, more individuals are eligible for Medicaid benefits. If you need help applying, more information can […]

More Chatham County Residents Now Eligible for Medicaid

by Sheen Klaus

Individuals May Apply Online or at Chatham County Department of Social Services

With Medicaid expansion, more individuals are eligible for Medicaid benefits. If you need help applying, more information can be found with the Department of Social Services at 102 Camp Drive. There is also an online application system through NC ePass, and Chatham County Department of Social Services has computer workstations available for residents to apply online.

Visit our Partners at Chatham County Health Department for more information!

Click here to read more!

Chatham Kids Matter: Early Childhood Needs Assessment

Dec 6, 2023
The Chatham Kids Matter Early Child Needs Assessment is a comprehensive needs assessment to understand challenges and opportunities for early childhood care and education in Chatham County, North Carolina. The […]

Chatham Kids Matter: Early Childhood Needs Assessment

by Sheen Klaus

The Chatham Kids Matter Early Child Needs Assessment is a comprehensive needs assessment to understand challenges and opportunities for early childhood care and education in Chatham County, North Carolina. The assessment engaged parents, child care providers, educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders. 

Read more here!

ChathamKidsMatter-Report.Nov.28.2023Download

Celebrating an Impactful Career

Dec 6, 2023
We invite you to a spectacular celebration! Our very own Genevieve Megginson will be retiring and we want to commemorate all her wonderful contributions to Early Childhood Education and the […]

Celebrating an Impactful Career

by Sheen Klaus

We invite you to a spectacular celebration!

Our very own Genevieve Megginson will be retiring and we want to commemorate all her wonderful contributions to Early Childhood Education and the impacts on Chatham County, NC.

Grants Available to Promote Physical Activity

Apr 24, 2023
Chatham County Partnership for Children, with funding from our annual Reindeer Run 5K, is pleased to offer grants to promote physical activity in Chatham County for children and/or adults. Projects […]

Grants Available to Promote Physical Activity

by Jazmin Mendoza Sosa

Chatham County Partnership for Children, with funding from our annual Reindeer Run 5K, is pleased to offer grants to promote physical activity in Chatham County for children and/or adults. Projects may be located in schools, child care facilities, public areas, parks, churches, community centers, or worksites.  Priority will be given innovative projects that promote healthy physical activity for underserved groups.  Previous grantees are eligible.

Eligible Applicants Schools, child care facilities, churches, businesses, public agencies, and nonprofit agencies that provide or intend to provide physical activity opportunities to children and/or adults
Application
 Physical Activity Grant Application2023
Applications Due  May 22, 2023
Awards Announcement June-July 2023
Grant Amount A total of $10,000 is available for
grants to 3-5 projects
Funds Disbursed July 2022
Project Completion & Report Due November 30, 2023 with 5 photos
Questions? Contact Jerry Lux, Race Director, at   racedirector@chathamkids.org
Examples of past projects ·         Sports and dance equipment for school age children in child care

·         Rebuilding of trail bridges on public trail

·         Paved tricycle track for preschool classroom

·         Swim lessons for children in foster care

·         Upgrade of church walking trail open to the community

We are also looking to add to our Reindeer Run Planning Committee. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Jerry at racedirector@chathamkids.org

2023 Early Educator Conference March 18th

Feb 28, 2023
Join your county early educator community for a Saturday of fun and learning! Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chatham-county-early-educator-conference-2023-registration-537672893097 You will receive 5. hours of DCDEE credit by attending this conference. Attend […]

2023 Early Educator Conference March 18th

by Pam Anderson

Join your county early educator community for a Saturday of fun and learning!

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chatham-county-early-educator-conference-2023-registration-537672893097

You will receive 5. hours of DCDEE credit by attending this conference.

  • Attend 3 separate training sessions OR
  • Choose the full-day training “Play: An Intervention for Challenging Behavior” workshop

Every child care professional participating will receive early childhood classroom materials funded by Smart Start to be used in an early childhood classroom.

Light breakfast snacks will be provided.

Lunch provided by Pete da Heat food truck.