05.19.2021 - By North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
With counties being the level of government closest to the people, the youngest citizens in those communities cannot be overlooked when ensuring that basic needs are met, especially in the midst of a pandemic. How does it look for counties to serve those youth who have few channels to make their ideas and challenges known? Why is supporting children so vital for the future of a county? To give practical responses to those questions and discuss how their counties are investing in children, we're joined by Transylvania County Manager Jaime Laughter and Cate Elander, Durham County Early Childhood Coordinator. Jaime Laughter Bio Page - https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/staff/jaime-laughter Durham City-County Strategic Youth Initiative - www.dconc.gov/county-departments/ "Transylvania County's Partnership Approach to Early Childhood Outcomes" - CountyQuarterly Fall 2018 Durham Office on Youth Annual Report - www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/county-manager/special-projects/office-on-youth-annual-reports