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New state funding expands early literacy, strengthens the early childhood workforce, and increases behavioral and mental health supports for young children, families, and educators. — The North Carolina Partnership for Children and the Smart Start Network are grateful...

Bringing science-backed, everyday strategies, and free text message support to families with young children across North Carolina — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), through the Smart Start Network, is proud to announce The Basics North Carolina...

Wayne County's Bill Batts and Watauga County's David Jackson Recieve the 2026 Karen W. Ponder Leadership Award Greensboro, NC — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) recognized William “Bill” R. Batts Receive and David Jackson as recipients of the 2026 Karen...

The 2026 Smart Start Conference brought together early childhood professionals, policymakers, and advocates from 18 states and 2 countries for four days of learning, connection, and collaboration in Greensboro, NC. Here's a recap of the week: Monday, May 4: Preconferences We kicked...

New Partnerships and Technology Expand Opportunities for Children, Families, and Employers Raleigh, NC — October 23 — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) is enhancing NC Tri-Share Child Care Program statewide through a new partnership with TOOTRiS and additional...

The following is a press release from Partnership for Children of Johnston County.  The Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted a powerful event in August to engage families and community leaders in a discussion about the child care...

The following is a press release from Smart Start Partnership for Children in Henderson County.  Nine months after Hurricane Helene battered Western North Carolina, many of the storm’s visible scars, including washed-out roads, landslides, and downed trees, have been...

The 2025 Smart Start Conference brought together early childhood professionals, policymakers, and advocates from over 20 states and 2 countries! Here’s a recap of the week- Tuesday, April 29: Preconferences We kicked off the conference with a full day of preconferences;...

The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) was honored to receive a $10,000 grand prize from Aeroflow Breastpumps as part of their Pumping Room Makeover Contest. This generous award enabled NCPC to remodel its lactation room, providing enhanced equipment...

Select Smart Start Communities are Continuing DPIL Enrollment, but More Funding is Needed – Since 2017, Smart Start and the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) have partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) to provide free, high-quality...