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Think Babies™ NC is an initiative to build public awareness and policymaker support for North Carolina’s youngest children and their families. Seven Smart Start local partnerships received Community Partner Mini-Grants as part of Think Babies™ Join Smart Start in congratulating the...

Job Title: Finance Director Reports to: Executive Director Classification: Exempt Department: Administration Salary: 90K-95k Job Summary: The Finance Director is responsible for overall budget management of Durham’s Partnership for Children (Partnership), annual Partnership audit preparation, all IRS tax reports, and oversight of development and monitoring...

Job Title: Finance Director Reports to: Executive Director Classification: Exempt Department: Administration Salary: 90K-95k Job Summary: The Finance Director is responsible for overall budget management of Durham’s Partnership for Children (Partnership), annual Partnership audit preparation, all IRS tax reports, and oversight of development and monitoring...

Early care and education form the cornerstone of a child’s lifelong success, shaping their learning, health, and well-being. Yet, the increasing challenges in finding affordable, high-quality child care are impacting families across North Carolina. Smart Start is committed to...

The Healthy & Resilient Communities Initiative (HRCI) at the NC Partnership for Children (NCPC) has made significant strides over the past three years. Supported by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, HRCI leverages Smart Start’s deep connections across North...

Smart Start Addresses Governor Cooper’s Proposed Budget Recommendations Proposal Reflects Longstanding Commitment and Investments in North Carolina’s Young Children, Families, and Teachers   RALEIGH- Governor Cooper’s proposed budget recommendations, Securing North Carolina’s Future, demonstrate a commitment to children and families with a...

by Mary Sonnenberg, M.Ed., President of the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County We have all heard the adage: I want “better” for my children. With 20 years of evidence-based research, the Family Connects International program has proven to provide that “better”...

- For Immediate Release (Download press release PDF) - NC Home Visiting & Parenting Education System Receives Funding to Improve arenting Supports Across North Carolina Press Release for NC Home Visiting System The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), which...

- For Immediate Release (Download press release PDF) - NC Healthy & Resilient Communities Initiative Funds 9 Nonprofits to Support Resilience The North Carolina Healthy and Resilient Communities Initiative (NCH&RCI), housed at the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) has granted...

Eat, breathe, sleep resilience-Tamra Jo Church, Resilient North Carolina Collaborative Coalition (RNCCC) and CCSAP Resilience Collaborative Smart Start conference attendees joined together to explore the importance of building resilient communities, organizations, and systems to help young children grow up healthy,...