Young Children and Families

Assists children cleared for adoption with finding temporary placement within approved foster homes or permanent homes.  

Child Protective Services is legally mandated for children alleged to be abused, neglected, and/or dependent, and who are at imminent risk of harm due to actions by the child’s parent or caretaker.

High-quality, free pre-k education for eligible four-year-old children in Mecklenburg County. 

MeckBetter Together is a campaign that aims to maximize the efforts of child and family caring agencies and the community to support families and address safety and wellbeing of children.

Connects people who are homeless, or about to become homeless, to available community resources and services. 

Seasonal and year-round energy and utility support to help residents keep their services going.

 Food and Nutrition Services provides assistance to households with limited income and resources. 

Grant program is designed to assist qualified residential homeowners with low to moderate income.

Provides case management and care coordination services to help families achieve greater levels of economic mobility. 

Programs providing support and subsidies for financial, food and nutrition and medical support.

Learn about Mecklenburg County's Prenatal to 3 Strategic Plan. 

Provides care management to support families with children ages zero to five, who need access to health care and social supports. 

Program establishes partnership between police officers and mental health clinicians to ensure coordinated, expert response for children impacted by trauma and their families.

Provides early childhood intervention in our community as part of the statewide NC Infant-Toddler Program.  

Provides routinely recommended vaccines for all age groups as well as specific vaccines for high-risk groups. 

Public Health provides comprehensive assessment and short term (10-16 weeks) evidence-based services for children ages birth to 3.

Creates smiles by promoting proper brushing and flossing and comprehensive dental treatment for uninsured and underinsured children ages 1-17.

Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma II (ReCAST II) is a 4 year grant funded program through Mecklenburg County Public Health. This grant funding is provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, also known as SAMHSA, and will be active from December of 2022 - December of 2026.

Helping nurses and nutritionists provide preventive, consultative, and direct health services during the school day for students attending Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). 

Gives parents the practical skills they need to build strong family relationships, manage and prevent misbehavior problems.