Advancing Child Health
Healthy behavior patterns established early in life often lead to lifelong benefits and decreased probability of serious disease later in life. Smart Start strives to improve outcomes for children by increasing young children’s access to healthcare and by working with providers, health departments, families, and communities to improve the health and safety for young children, prevent childhood obesity, and ensure that more children are screened for developmental delays and referred to services for help before they start school.
More on Advancing Child Health
Smart Start Invites Employers to NC Tri-Share Week
Co-hosted by Smart Start and the NC Department of Commerce [Raleigh, NC] – The NC Partnership for Children (NCPC) and the NC Department of Commerce proudly announce NC Tri-Share Week, […]
2023-2024 Highlights: Smart Start as the State’s Early Childhood Infrastructure
The Smart Start Network serves as the backbone of North Carolina’s early childhood system, connecting state and local efforts to create opportunities for young children and families to thrive. With […]
2023-2024 Highlights: Advancing Leadership and Collaborative Systems within the Smart Start Network
In partnership with state agencies, philanthropy, and other organizations, NCPC collaborated on statewide projects and initiatives to enhance the state’s ability to support children and families. Capacity and Sustainability through […]
Preparing North Carolina’s Children and Communities for Adverse Climate Experiences
The NC Healthy and Resilient Communities Initiative considers the 4 Realms of ACEs framework for its work, acknowledging that stress and trauma for children and families comes from several different […]
2022-2023 A Year in Review: Advancing Child and Family Health
The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will […]
