Jan
10
2023
The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families are supported, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. Each Local Partnership provides critical social and emotional support, needed resources and referrals, crucial infrastructure support,...
Dec
07
2022
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”...
Oct
25
2021
October is an exciting month for Smart Start's Family Connects pilot sites; all three sites launched and began serving the families of newborns! These sites, covering eight counties, will serve nearly 10,000 North Carolina families over three years. This...
Mar
22
2021
Nearly 10,000 Families in Eight Counties to Be Served
The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), which leads the statewide Smart Start network, and Family Connects International (FCI) announced new community programs that will serve nearly 10,000 North Carolina families...