Each Child. Every Community.

Raleigh, NC — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) is proud to lead the distribution of $10 million in Hurricane Helene child care recovery funding, allocated by the North Carolina General Assembly as part of the state’s hurricane relief...

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...

At Smart Start, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation, and that foundation begins with families. This year, our work focused on partnering with North Carolina families to address challenges, foster resilience, and create opportunities for children...

Smart Start is dedicated to fostering the well-being of families across North Carolina by providing comprehensive resources and support that promote the whole health of children, from maternal care through early childhood development. Through these efforts, the Smart Start...

The NC Healthy and Resilient Communities Initiative considers the 4 Realms of ACEs framework for its work, acknowledging that stress and trauma for children and families comes from several different realms.  These realms include  Adverse Childhood Experiences  Atrocious Cultural...

Smart Start Addresses Governor Cooper’s Proposed Budget Recommendations Proposal Reflects Longstanding Commitment and Investments in North Carolina’s Young Children, Families, and Teachers   RALEIGH- Governor Cooper’s proposed budget recommendations, Securing North Carolina’s Future, demonstrate a commitment to children and families with a...

The Black Maternal Health Crisis in North Carolina: A Call for Change Maternal health fairness is an issue, persisting in the United States, and North Carolina is no exception. While pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, for...

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...

Smart Start is a living laboratory of state and local system-building efforts that bring together all the people involved in a young child’s life—families, teachers, doctors, caregivers, social workers, and many others—to ensure every child has all they need...