The Children's Alliance

10/13/2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN | The City of Charlotte is seeking applicants for a new grant program aimed at expanding existing programs and spaces for local teens.

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10/08/2026

If you are planning to vote in the midterm elections, there are some very important deadlines coming up. The first deadline is 5 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 9, which is the voter registration deadline.

If you are eligible to vote, you can complete your registration online or in person at the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.

You also have the option of filling out the registration form and delivering it or mailing it back to the N.C. State Board of Elections. It’ll be accepted as long as it is postmarked by Oct. 9.

Early in-person voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 15. If you missed the Oct. 9 registration deadline, you can still take advantage of same-day registration during early

If you are planning to vote in the midterm elections, there are some very important deadlines coming up.

10/07/2026

Join one or Join all! Parenting is easier when we have a place to talk, share, and connect.

Join MHA of Central Carolinas for Parent Talk, a welcoming virtual space where parents can share thoughts and concerns, learn helpful parenting tips, and connect with others who understand the journey.

Every 2nd Monday
9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
1-hour virtual session via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Come as you are, bring your questions, and join the conversation. Together, we can support one another as we help our children grow into healthy, confident, and connected young people.

Stronger Parents. Brighter Futures.

10/06/2026

This is happening tonight and Thursday. One of the best ways to choose a candidate is to meet them!

Non-Partisan Candidate Forums

Meet the Candidates and ask questions on Tuesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 8th.

Doors open @ 5:30p | Refreshments will be served | Start: 6:30p-8:30p

10/05/2026

In Charlotte, a two-bedroom apartment can cost far more than a family can reasonably afford on that income. HUD’s 2025 fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home in the Charlotte metro area was $1,824 per month, including estimated utility costs. That would consume nearly two-thirds of a family’s monthly income before food, child care, transportation, health care, or any other essential expense.

10/02/2026

“Our rates of su***de for some populations in North Carolina continue to climb, and that’s a real concern for us,” said Kelly Crosbie, assistant secretary for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use services at NCDHHS. “One high-risk group in particular is young people.”

Su***de is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 10-18 and the second leading cause for those ages 19-34, according to the N.C. Su***de Prevention Action Plan.

09/29/2026

💜 Path to Permanency is excited to highlight SaySo — Strong Able Youth Speaking Out!

SaySo is a statewide, youth-driven organization for young people ages 14–24 who are currently in or have previously experienced North Carolina’s out-of-home care system.

📣 Youth voice and advocacy are at the heart of SaySo! SaySo works to improve the out-of-home care system by educating communities and empowering young people with lived experience to speak out about needed changes, advocate for themselves and their peers, and have a voice in the policies that affect youth in care.

SaySo also connects youth with resources and opportunities like Opportunity Passport®, which supports financial education around saving, credit, and more.

💵 October is Opportunity Passport Month! From October 1–31, 2026, participants can complete the Opportunity Passport Survey, with a $40 stipend for first-time survey participants.

At Path to Permanency, we’re excited to help more Mecklenburg County youth discover SaySo and are hopeful about strengthening connections between SaySo and young people in our community — creating more opportunities for youth to connect, advocate, lead, and be heard. 💜

09/28/2026

Thankful to Dr. Hawn-Nelson and Chavon Mitchell for penning this letter. We are a family of two CMS graduates, with one still in elementary school. We are beyond grateful for the staff at every school we have had the pleasure of being a family at.

After the firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill, parents from 47 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools thank the teachers and staff carrying the district forward. Add your name.

09/21/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW 💚 There is still time to register for “Hidden Struggles,” a free and important community conversation about teen mental health and su***de.

Learn what adults should recognize, what to say and how to help. NAMI Charlotte will be there with a resource table and will help manage the audience Q&A.

📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Myers Park United Methodist Church
1501 Queens Road

Admission is free, but registration is required. Secure your spot through the link in our bio or at https://forms.gle/DXq5agfZptKnXvTy7.

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