Smart Start Engages with Families in Partnership with NC DHHS

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...

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Message from the Interim President on Smart Start’s Response to COVID-19

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...

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Durham’s Partnership for Children Expands Pre-K for Durham County’s Children

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...

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Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Green Counties celebrates One Year of StoryWalk

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...

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Federal Funding Going to Communities to Expand Shape NC

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....

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