CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your new baby!
On behalf of the individuals, organizations and business that support Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, we welcome your child to our community and applaud you in your role of parenting.
___YOU___
are the most
important person in your child's life.
___YOU___
have the most
important job in our society:
preparing a child to become a productive and responsible adult.
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children is here for you during the earliest years. Our programs, services and information will help you prepare your child to enter school healthy and ready to succeed!
Helping your child succeed starts TODAY!
Today is a very important day for your child. It is one of only a handful of days that 80-85% of his or her personality will be formed.
Do your part to make it a positive and meaningful day. Take some of the actions outlined on this page and remain aware of the differences you can make in your child's success
Below are agencies and services with additional information important to you and your child:
WIC, IMMUNIZATIONS
and CHILD HEALTH, DENTAL CLINIC
Iredell County Health
Department
704-878-5300
SOCIAL SECURITY
CARDS
Social Security Office
1-800-772-1213
CHILD CARE and
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Child Care Solutions
704-878-9980
TESTING and
SPECIAL NEEDS
Children's Developmental
Services Agency
704-786-9181 or 1-800-230-6891
Exceptional Children's
Assistance Center
704-892-1321 or 1-800-962-6817
Iredell-Statesville
Schools
704-871-9953
Mooresville Graded
Schools 704-658-2602
PARENT SUPPORT and
INFORMATION
Iredell County
Partnership for Young Children
704-878-9980
Information and Referral
of Iredell County
704-872-2900
YOU ARE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER!
What your
child needs from you:
Nutritious food and safe
shelter
Quality care when you
are away
Unconditional love
Feeling important and
special
Time to play, explore
and learn
Clear limits and
expectations
Chances to achieve
What you
need to do for your child:
Give lots of hugs and
kisses ...babies cannot be spoiled!
Touch, cuddle and make
eye contact
Talk, sing and say
rhymes from the very first day
Spend time together reading and
showing picture books
Go outside and play
games and explore
Praise and encourage
everything your child does well
Answer questions and share
thoughts
Assign age-appropriate
responsibilities
Do not use the TV as a
babysitter
Recognize when you are
stressed/angry and ask for help - call a friend, play music, do anything that
soothes you
Investigate child care
thoroughly before committing - call Child Care Solutions for help
Keep on schedule for
medical exams and immunizations
Keep aware of area
resources (listed above)
Take good care of
yourself
BE A POSITIVE ROLE
MODEL
DID YOU KNOW.....
During the
first 5 years of life, opportunity knocks
..... eager and excited, loud and persistent.
The knock may be
hard to hear at times because the baby is crying,
you are tired, and there's so much that needs your attention.
Nevertheless, the most amazing opportunity you will ever have is waiting for you:
the chance to help your child succeed in school and beyond!
YOU
...more
than anyone...
can make a difference in how well you child learns, thinks, and gets along
with other people