Each Child. Every Community.

Smart Start is working across the state to elevate the voices of family leaders and support them in advocating for their children and their communities. Governor Cooper recognizes the importance of lifting up Family Voice and November has been...

NCPC will partner with the Department of Child Development and Early Education in a multi-year contract to elevate the voices, needs, and experiences of families within their communities. This contract will continue Smart Start’s prior family engagement work, helping...

A new CONNECT Module on communication for collaboration is now available. This module focuses on effective communication practices that can be used to promote collaboration with professionals and families in early care and education, and intervention settings. CONNECT Modules...