Jun
22
2021
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...
Apr
06
2020
The Smart Start network that spans across our state has a long history of being there during challenging times for North Carolina’s youngest children and their families.
NCPC Interim President Donna White
While this time feels different, perhaps a bit harder...
Sep
16
2019
In 2017, Durham County rallied stakeholders to engage in developing a taskforce to drive efforts to improve early childhood outcomes for children in the county. The work of the task force led to funding from the county government to...
Jun
04
2019
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Green Counties hosted a one year celebration of Lenoir County StoryWalk. The celebration included a scavenger hunt, gardening, physical activity, and an opportunity to experience interactive learning.
StoryWalk is an interactive, literacy experience...
Jun
03
2019
Over $400,000 is going to communities across the state for Healthy Starts for Infants and Toddlers: Shape NC. The program is designed to promote nutrition and active learning through play with children ages birth to three years of age....
Apr
04
2019
Just Ask! : One CFLE’s Lesson Learned in Becoming a Culturally Responsive Home Visitor
by Ebonyse Mead, EdD, CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator)
Home visiting programs offer coordinated and comprehensive support to families. Services often include parenting education, health care information,...
