The Smart Start Network Responds to COVID-19

In celebration of the upcoming new year, Smart Start is celebrating our hard work and taking this time to recognize the role of Smart Start local partnerships in each community. Smart Start is working across the state to create a...

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A New Bill Would Help N.C. Children and Families Recover from COVID-19 Challenges

New bipartisan legislation introduced in the General Assembly would provide tools and support to help North Carolina children and families recover from the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 262, Smart Start Funds, was introduced this...

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Smart Start Launches Statewide Initiatives to Support Children and Families Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

$5 Million in CARES Act Funds Allocated by NCDHHS to Impact N.C. Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  | Date:  October 21, 2020  |  Contact:  Sara Lang - slang@smartstart.org, 984.221.1580  | Download PDF Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Partnership for Children and the statewide...

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Family Forward NC COVID-19 Rapid Response Program

Family Forward NC COVID-19 Rapid Response Program Supporting children and families is critical, especially as the early childhood system grapples with challenges brought on by COVID-19. One way to support young children is by supporting working parents, who are facing...

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