Region A Partnership for Children

10/12/2026

Region A Director’s Meeting is coming up!

Working with IEPs or IFSPs? Join us on November 18th from 12:30–2:30 PM

2 Contact Hours available
Bring a lunch—dessert will be provided!
Gently used children’s clothing will also be available.

📍 1528 Webster Rd., Sylva, NC
📅 November 18th | ⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_NvA2m53nUyWwwAiG5A6x1beyywwRPfH_oE_o6ssRTRIjhg/viewform

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

🍂🎃 October Training Opportunities with SWCDC! 🎃🍂

This time of year gets BUSY! Between fall activities, changing routines and preparing for the upcoming holiday season, your days are full. We’re a little late sharing our October training calendar, but there’s still time to join us!

📅 Coming Up in October:
💤 ITS/SIDS – October 21 | 12:30–2:30 PM

🌳 Outdoor Play & Learning Environment – October 22 | 6:00–9:00 PM

📚 Make Reading Fun! Strategies for Increasing Literacy Engagement in School-Age Programs – October 26 | 6:30–8:30 PM

🌟 Creating Positive School-Age Experiences: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors – October 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Also, take a look at more training opportunities coming next month. Keep an eye out for more details!

💻 Need training on your own schedule? Don’t forget about our 100+ on-demand trainings!

Visit us @ www.swcdcinc.org to register!

10/09/2026

Paint pine cones and turn into cute pumpkins! 🎃

10/09/2026

The EBCI Tribal Food Distribution Program has updated Income guidelines effective Oct. 1, 2026. Please call Tribal Foods at (828) 359-9751 if you have any questions.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

🩺 Ready to kick start your health journey? Swain Summits is a FREE community-wide wellness program designed to help you learn more about your health, set goals, and stay motivated throughout the year! Registration appointments for the 2027 Swain Summits program begin November 2, 2026. Your FREE wellness screening includes blood work, body fat measurement, blood pressure check, a health questionnaire, and more.
🏆 Once you’re registered, you can also participate in three fun wellness challenges each month throughout the year!
📅 Appointments available beginning November 2 through November
📞 Call 828-488-3198, ext. 0 to schedule your appointment
📍 Swain County Health Department, 545 Center Street, Bryson City
Join us for another year of moving more, making healthy choices, and rising to a healthier community!


¡🩺 ¿Listo para comenzar su camino hacia una vida más saludable?
Swain Summits es un programa de bienestar GRATIS para toda nuestra comunidad. Está diseñado para ayudarle a conocer mejor su salud, ponerse metas y mantenerse motivado durante todo el año.
Las citas de inscripción para Swain Summits 2027 comienzan el 2 de noviembre de 2026. Su chequeo de bienestar GRATIS incluye análisis de sangre, medición de grasa corporal, chequeo de la presión arterial, un cuestionario de salud y más.
🏆 Después de inscribirse, también puede participar en tres retos de bienestar cada mes durante todo el año.
📅 Citas disponibles a partir del 2 de noviembre
📞 Llame al 828-488-3198, ext. 0 para hacer su cita
📍 Departamento de Salud del Condado de Swain
545 Center Street, Bryson City
¡Acompáñenos otro año para movernos más, tomar decisiones saludables y juntos construir una comunidad más saludable!


Notice of Free Interpretation and Available Assistance Services / Aviso de servicios gratuitos de interpretación y asistencia disponibles :
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/nc-wic-lep-adaweb/download?attachment

Nondiscrimination Statement / Aviso de No Discriminaci?n : https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/community-nutrition-services-section/nondiscrimination-statement

Federal funding disclosure / Divulgación de financiamiento federal: https://www.swaincountync.gov/download/boe-swain-county-stevens-amendment-disclosures/

10/08/2026

🍂A new book has gone up at the Canton Literacy Walk located at the Canton Park behind Riverview Farm & Garden! This season’s book is Rapunzel, written by Bernice Chardiet and illustrated by Julie Downing. Special thanks to HIGHTS for helping us install this story! ❤️