Children and Youth Partnership, 9th Annual Soundside FunFair

9th Annual Soundside FunFair

By Carla Heppert

Soundside FunFair

June 4-7, 2026 from 5:00pm-11:00pm

Location: Soundside Event Site: 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

 

The Soundside FunFair is a summer kick-off carnival to benefit Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP)! Bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a carnival with fabulous rides for all ages, games and food concessions.
 

Children and Youth Partnership, Garage Band Charities Celebrated for Support of Local Charities

Garage Band Charities Celebrated for Support of Local Charities

By Carla Heppert

Article by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy

 

The Coastland Times- August 4, 2025- Garage Band Charities celebrated for support of local charities

Children and Youth Partnership, Dare Commissioners Approve change increasing Family Child Care Home limits

Dare Commissioners Approve Change Increasing Family Child Care Home Limits

By Carla Heppert

Article Written by Joy Crist
 

Island Free Press- January 6, 2026- Dare Commissioners approve change increasing Family Child Care Home Limits

 

Article Written by Staff Writer

Children and Youth Partnership, Community Support Sought for CYP Diaper Bank, Drop-Off Bins available throughout Dare County

Community Support Sought for Cyp Diaper Bank, Drop-Off Bins Available Throughout Dare County

By Carla Heppert

When a baby is born, diapers are a basic necessity. But for many families, affording them can be a challenge. On average, diapers cost nearly $80 per month per child, and yet they cannot be purchased using WIC or SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps).
 

Children and Youth Partnership, 12 Bars of Christmas Gears Up for 2025 — Supporting 12 Local Charities!

12 Bars of Christmas Gears up for 2025 — Supporting 12 Local Charities!

By Carla Heppert
The 12 Bars of Christmas is back in planning mode for 2025, and all 12 themed pop‑up bars have re‑committed to donating passport proceeds to a local Outer Banks charity. Last year’s event raised and distributed over $35,000 this spring through nonprofit partner Outer Banks Community Foundation.
 
 
Participating bars and their beneficiary charities include:
  • Jingle 12 Tavern – OBX Room in the Inn
  • Jack Frost’s – Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County