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Permit, Please! Hammer Down the Home Improvement Process

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This is an update to a 2018 blog by Shannon Calabro.

Home improvement shows have a way of making you feel like, “I could do that! Right??” Before you start knocking down walls, consider whether or not your project requires a permit (and get one if it does). You need a residential permit for many home improvement projects, even if you’re doing the work yourself. It’s not just to add another task to your to-do list. When a permit is required, it’s usually because the work has a direct impact on life safety.

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Health and Safety Recreation Resources

Play and Stay Water Safe in Four Easy Steps

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As the weather is warming up and I’m planning my pool day, all I can think about is floats, sunscreen, waterproof speaker, snacks, extra sunscreen…safety? Wait, did I latch that pool gate before I left this morning? I wonder if I ingested too much chlorine this weekend. Yikes, I thought I saw something green in the water as I was walking by this morning? Was it a leaf or bacteria?

If you are a worried bod like me, well here are some safety tips for preventing illnesses and injuries when you swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and all year-round.

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Changing Lives One S.T.E.P at a Time

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Alcohol abuse and drug abuse affects our families, friends and neighbors. That’s why our Criminal Justice Services Department created the life-changing S.T.E.P Program for Recovery Courts. The program helps people out of the justice system and into long-term recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental illness.

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Mission & Vision Resources

The Secret to Mecklenburg County’s Booming Economic Growth 

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Mecklenburg County is booming with economic development and growth. It’s the place employers and employees want to be. Almost like clockwork now, you hear about companies relocating to the area. But did you know most companies announcing new jobs and expansions are already here and operating in Mecklenburg County? In fact, nearly 80% of all job growth in a community comes from existing industries. 

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Education Resources

MECK Pre-K: Where Kids Learn How to Learn

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Before kindergarten there’s pre-kindergarten, which you probably know as pre-K.  Kids who are four years old need help getting ready for school and life. And that’s where Pre-K comes in. In Mecklenburg County, MECK Pre-K is FREE! We’ll show you just a few of the ways it helps with their development.

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Confianza Leads the Way by Connecting on Culture

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Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter their age, race, sex or nationality—or the language they speak. Mecklenburg County attracts people from around the world. As a result, it’s important that those who don’t speak English know where they can get help in case of domestic violence. The Community Support Services Prevention & Intervention Division provides care to Spanish-speaking clients through culture with the Confianza program.

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La Conección con la Cultura le Trae éxito al Programa Confianza

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Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Translated by Maria Zuluaga, Community Support Services

La violencia doméstica le puede ocurrir a cualquiera. No importa la edad, raza, sexo o nacionalidad o el idioma que hablen. El condado de Mecklenburg County atrae a personas de todo el mundo. Como resultado, es importante que esas personas que no hablan inglés sepan que pueden obtener ayuda en caso de violencia doméstica. El departamento de Servicios de Apoyo a la Comunidad – División de Prevención e Intervención- ofrece servicios a los clientes que hablan español a través del programa Confianza.

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Eight Myths and Truths about Food & Nutrition Services

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You need help getting affordable food on the table but you don’t know where to start. Food & Nutrition Services helps low-income families get the healthy food they need. That’s the program that used to be known as food stamps. It helps reduce hunger, boost nutrition, and decrease poverty. Food & Nutrition Services helps millions of people across the United States every day. But there are still many myths that make people who need help reluctant to ask for it. Here are eight of those myths and the truths that prove them wrong.

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating and Abuse

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Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Have you had “the talk” with your teen yet? You know, the one about dating and relationships? We get it—talking to your teen about their love life can get awkward. But having conversations about what’s healthy in a romantic relationship is critical, especially as teenagers start navigating romance for the first time. 

Early education is a big part of Mecklenburg County’s strategy to prevent domestic violence. That’s why we visit schools and communities year-round to help teens learn about healthy relationships. But as a parent, guardian or community leader, your role is valuable. 

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