A child’s health and well-being during the first three years of life affects future learning, behavior, and health. It is the most sensitive period for a child’s developing brain and body. But many families face challenges during these years. Consistent with the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners’ priority to expand services that promote early childhood development, the County has introduced the Prenatal to Three Strategic Plan which works to improve the trajectory of child and family well-being in those early years.

Mecklenburg County-area diversity business groups, private and civic organizations, and suppliers will host a local celebration of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Monday, Oct. 2, through Thursday, Oct. 5.

On Aug. 8, Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Mecklenburg County Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Starla Tanner to the North Carolina Human Resources Commission.

View Mecklenburg County government's top stories for Sept. 20, 2023.

Mecklenburg County is requesting your participation in the review of the following amendments to the County’s Community Development Block Grant Program

Corridors Connect provides opportunities for connectivity, health and wellness, and celebration of community by turning a one-mile stretch of neighborhood street into a park for a day. 

View Mecklenburg County government's top stories for Sept. 13, 2023.

Since launching its engagement efforts in November of 2022, Mecklenburg County continues to solicit public input to inform its Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.

View Mecklenburg County government's top stories for Sept. 7, 2023.

Many homes along Hoskins Road were in a period of transition. As Mecklenburg County has been steadfast in its commitment to housing affordability, leaders learned of a unique opportunity to create a generational impact in this neighborhood.