Heather Dillard-Child Care Licensing Consultant, Division of Child Development
Due to recent consultant changes, I am the new consultant for all of Alexander County and part of Catawba County.  For the past year, I have been a child care licensing consultant in Gaston County.  Before starting this job, I worked in Rowan County at Smart Start Rowan as a technical assistant.  I have numerous years in the field of administration and classroom experience.

If I am assigned to your center or family child care home, you will receive a letter in the mail.  I look forward to working with you.  Please feel free to contact me at 828-428-3556 with any questions, or my address is: Heather Dillard 2831 Water Plant Road  Maiden, NC 28650.

Ashley Benfield-Family Support Specialist, The Children’s Resource Center
Hi, my name is Ashley Benfield and I recently joined the Children’s Resource Center as a Family Support Specialist.  I have spent the past five years in the Resource and Referral field and have worked in the child care field as well.  I am a native of Catawba County and a graduate of Western Carolina University.  I look forward to working with you and will strive to provide quality education, information, and services.   If you need assistance or information please feel free to contact me at 828-695-6512 or email at Abenfield@catawbacountync.gov.