"Our Kids . . . Our Future," A Town Hall Meeting April 16, 2010


Early Childhood Development

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On April 16, 2010, The United Agenda for Children and Children & Family Resource Center will present "Our Kids...Our Future," a Town Hall Meeting designed to focus attention and action on early childhood development needs of children. This is a FREE event.

Meet with state legislators and other elected officials

Learn how we can impact our future prosperity

Learn how you can make a difference

Speak Your Mind This event will provide an opportunity for open exchange of questions and ideas with our elected leaders and expert speakers. Your comments before the event are welcome here. If you are not able to attend and would like to submit a question, please do so here. We will make our best attempt to ask it during the town hall and will post the response after the event.   Have a Comment? Click Here

Featured Speakers

Walter Dalton – Keynote Speaker

Walter Dalton – Keynote Speaker

Walter Dalton, Lieutenant Governor, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor, North Carolina Keynote speech on Government Initiatives. Born in Rutherfordton,... 

Rob Grunewald – Economic Impact

Rob Grunewald – Economic Impact

Rob Grunewald, Associate Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Rob Grunewald conducts regional economic research and co-authors the Fed’s... 

Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D. – Brain Development

Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D. – Brain Development

Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., president of Family Development Resources, Inc. Dr. Bavolek is a recognized leader in the fields of child abuse and neglect... 

Stephanie Fanjul – North Carolina’s Approach to Early Childhood Education

Stephanie Fanjul – North Carolina’s Approach to Early Childhood Education

Stephanie Fanjul - President, NC Partnership for Children Stephanie Fanjul is the President of the North Carolina Partnership for Children, the organization... 

Event Info

Date:  April 16, 2010

Time:  8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m.

Place:  Blue Ridge Community College, Conference Hall

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Why is Early Childhood Development Important?

Watch the Our Kids…Our Future Ad, Featuring Children from our Community

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    Visit United Agenda For Children Website

    United Agenda for Children Website

    The United Agenda for Children is a coalition of citizens, civic leaders, businesses, government and community agencies who have united to make sure every child in Henderson County is safe, healthy and well educated.


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    Children and Family
    Resource Center Website

    The Children and Family Resource Center helps improve young children's lives through parent education, quality child care resources, and leadership on children's issues throughout the community.


    Visit Park Ridge Hospital Website

    Park Ridge Hospital Website

    Park Ridge Hospital has been providing state-of-the-art medical care to the community since 1910. Nestled at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina, Park Ridge Hospital is a place where you will find advanced technology seamlessly woven with a warm, compassionate setting.

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