Each Child. Every Community.

Honoring each family starts with understanding the systems they live in February is Black History Month and Family Support Awareness Month. While these two celebrations may seem separate, they are very much intertwined. The histories, stories, and lived experiences of...

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...

Guest Blog Post: Our Children’s Place Smart Start offers evidence-based and evidence-informed, family-focused programs that offer support and education to increase parental knowledge of development, enhance parent confidence, and increase positive parenting practices. Smart Start is also able to connect...

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,...

by Mary Sonnenberg, M.Ed., President of the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County We have all heard the adage: I want “better” for my children. With 20 years of evidence-based research, the Family Connects International program has proven to provide that “better”...

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...

By: Lissette Rodriguez, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Rockingham Partnership for Children (RCPC) 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...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and to bring awareness to child abuse prevention, North Carolina organizations are lifting up prevention tools and spreading awareness of child abuse. Prevent Child Abuse NC, an organization dedicated to making sure all...

In celebration of Family Support Awareness Month, Smart Start is taking time to recognize the importance of home visiting and parenting education services to early childhood development. Smart Start will feature select sessions from the 2022 Home Visiting &...

In celebration of Family Support Awareness Month, Smart Start is taking time to recognize the importance of home visiting and parenting education services to early childhood development. Smart Start will feature select sessions from the 2022 Home Visiting &...