Alamance Partnership for Children

06/04/2026

🚨 Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Alamance County 🚨

The air is not passing the vibe check.

A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Friday night due to ground-level ozone.

That means air quality may be unhealthy for some people, especially children, older adults, people who are active outdoors, and anyone with asthma, breathing concerns, or heart conditions.

✅ Keep outdoor play short
✅ Take breaks inside
✅ Choose calmer activities
✅ Watch for coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath
✅ Save the running, jumping, and big outdoor adventures for a better air day

Fresh air is great, but today we are choosing smart air. Stay safe, Alamance! 🌤️

06/03/2026

📚🐛Exciting news for Alamance County’s youngest bookworms!

Starting Friday, June 12th, kids ages 0-18 can pick out a FREE book from their local Goodwill every Friday, all summer long! This is a fantastic local resource that will help your child discover stories that spark imagination while building key literacy skills.

We’re excited to partner with Triad Goodwill to promote The Basics Alamance through Free Book Fridays. The Basics is another wonderful FREE resource for the parents of children ages 0-5, designed to help you build your child’s brain through small, everyday moments.

Be sure to check out both of these wonderful resources by visiting your local Goodwill and by signing up for The Basics Insights using the link below!
🔗 https://partners.mybliss.ai/basics-insights/IA22229?langName=en

05/28/2026

Applied for NC Pre-K for the 2026–2027 school year? Come see us at the Alamance Dream Center for a developmental screening. 🌟

📍 Developmental Screening Event
🗓 May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
✅ Appointments and walk ins welcome

Screenings help us learn more about your child’s development and support a smooth start to school. We can’t wait to meet our future NC Pre-K students! 💙

05/28/2026

NC PreK Developmental Screenings at Dreamcenter today!

05/27/2026

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The Alamance County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is open again for new registrations!
That means eligible children can receive a free, high quality book in the mail every month from birth until age 5. No catch. No cost. Just books, joy, and a little Dolly magic delivered right to your mailbox.
Help us spread the word! Share this with a family, friend, neighbor, coworker, childcare provider, or anyone who loves helping young children build a love of reading.
Who wouldn’t want Dolly sending books to their house?
Register for free books here! 💕📬📚http://www.alamancechildren.org/literacy-programs.html

05/27/2026

Food Pantry Resources Happening This Week, May 25 - May 31, 2026!

*Share this post to help circulate throughout our community 💙

To discover more resources in our area, please visit:
https://www.uwalamance.org/get-help-0

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Screens are part of everyday life, but balance matters. 📱

A new reminder from the U.S. Surgeon General highlights what many families already feel: too much screen time can affect children’s sleep, mental health, physical activity, and real life connection.

This is not about being perfect or banning every device. It is about creating healthy habits. Try tech free meals, screen free bedtime routines, outdoor play, and more face to face moments whenever you can.

And when you do allow screen time, make it count. Look for content that is productive, interactive, and educational. Great options like PBS KIDS can help children learn, explore, and engage in meaningful ways.

Small changes can make a big difference for growing minds. 💙

You can livestream Rootle PBS KIDS from anywhere in our viewing area. Watch online now!

05/20/2026

Free summer meals in Alamance County! 🍎🥪

The ABSS Summer Food Services Program provides FREE meals for children ages 2-18 at multiple sites across the county from June 15 - August 13, 2026. No registration needed; just stop by and enjoy a meal!

Find daily and weekly site information at bit.ly/abss-summer-food

For questions, contact ABSS School Nutrition at 336-570-6080.

05/20/2026

🌈 BIG news for our tiniest museum friends! 🌈

Starting Tuesday, June 2, we’ll be hosting Laugh and Learn! A monthly play + learning experience for children ages birth–2 and their caregivers! 🧸💛

This relaxed, interactive session will include play-based activities plus the chance to connect with pediatric therapy experts from Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center. Families will leave with simple tips, fun ideas, and helpful resources to support early development at home!

📅 First Tuesday of every month (starting June 2)
⏰ 10 AM – 11 AM
📍 Children’s Museum of Alamance County

Tag a parent or caregiver who would love this! ✨