Catawba County, NC – Connect Catawba is back! This quarterly resource forum brings together professionals from across the community to share, learn, and collaborate around local services and resources. The first forum of the year will take place on Thursday, June 5, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Highland Recreation Center in Hickory.
Each Connect Catawba forum centers on a specific topic and features a keynote speaker along with short presentations from local agencies working in that area. It’s a chance for attendees to hear what’s available, learn how to refer families, and build connections with other providers.
The June forum will focus on “Supporting Families Facing Food Insecurity.” Zach King, Community Health and Strategy Consultant at Catawba County Public Health, will give the keynote presentation: “Nutrition Security as a Key Driver of Health and Well-Being.” Additional brief presentations from community partners will follow, along with light refreshments and time for networking.
To RSVP or ask questions, contact Sara Thompson at sthompson@catawbacountync.gov.
About the Catawba County Partnership for Children:
The Catawba County Partnership for Children is a local nonprofit organization committed to ensuring every child in Catawba County enters kindergarten prepared for lifelong success. We offer a variety of early childhood programs and services, including NC Pre-Kindergarten, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the Children’s Resource Center, Parents as Teachers, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Our Nest Diaper Pantry, the Early Childhood Support Team, KidsREADy Catawba, and Little Free Libraries.
Our work focuses on supporting the child care community, helping families afford high-quality child care, strengthening families through parenting education, supporting early childhood teachers in furthering their education, identifying and serving children with special needs, promoting early literacy, and facilitating a smooth transition to kindergarten. To connect with early childhood services, contact the Children’s Resource Center at 828-695-6565 or visit www.catawbakids.org.
