Each Child. Every Community.

The Smart Start Network serves as the backbone of North Carolina's early childhood system, connecting state and local efforts to create opportunities for young children and families to thrive. With a coordinated vision for early childhood both locally and...

In partnership with state agencies, philanthropy, and other organizations, NCPC collaborated on statewide projects and initiatives to enhance the state’s ability to support children and families.  Capacity and Sustainability through Shared Services  NCPC established a Shared Services Department in 2022 to...

Smart Start Partnerships can implement 60+ evidence-based and informed solutions with state funding The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) and the Smart Start Network developed Smart Solutions: Effective Birth-to-Five Investments, a virtual catalog of effective programs, interventions, and strategies....

At the heart of Smart Start's mission is the belief that quality early childhood care and education is essential for long-term success. These are fields that have been profoundly shaped by the contributions of Black leaders, whose pioneering work...

Smart Start Will Implement Tri-Share Pilot Program in Three Regions - Download This Release as PDF The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) is partnering with the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) to award funding to three...

The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will showcase the impact of the Network with early care...

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,...

“We need to center children and families in how we approach this work and think about them as holistic people…human beings who need a whole range of services. That’s why states, localities, and collective action are so critical because...

As I reflect on my second Week of the Young Child while serving at Smart Start, I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome I received in visits to Smart Start Local Partnerships across the state. Those organizations that...

Smart Start local partnerships work across the state; supporting children comprehensively by ensuring high quality child care, promoting early literacy, supporting families with programs that improve parenting skills, and advancing child health and development. Each local partnership has the...