Imagine a North Carolina in which every child has the resources and support to thrive and enter kindergarten ready to succeed — this is the vision that has driven the Smart Start Network for over 30 years.
The State of NC proclaimed September 2024 as Smart Start Month. This month was selected because it marks the month that the first Smart Start Local Partnerships opened their doors in 1993.
What is Smart Start?
Smart Start is a network of 75 Local Partnerships serving all 100 counties in North Carolina. As a Network, we are committed to ensuring every child ages birth to 5 has what they need to thrive.
We focus on whole-child support, including:
-Early Care & Education
-Family Support
-Child, Family, and Community Health
-Local collaboration to shift early childhood systems
>> Read EdNC's Feature on Smart Start
>> View the Proclamation by Governor Roy Cooper
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