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CORONAVIRUS UPDATES AND RESOURCES
The Partnership
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to provide programs and services for families and children in Wayne County, North Carolina. We build partnerships with families and the community to create a comprehensive system of early care and education. In doing so, our community leads the way in building a brighter future for all of North Carolina.
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County…
- is a catalyst for bringing different groups together for the sake of the children.
- educates the community on the critical needs of young children and helps develop solutions.
- administers Smart Start funds from the state legislature to support programs to benefit children ages 0-5 and their families.
- administers the NC Pre-K Program, which is designed to provide at-risk four-year olds an opportunity for quality preschool education.
- manages the Safe Kids-Wayne County Chapter along with other collaborating agencies to promote the prevention of accidental childhood injuries.
MISSION: The Partnership for Children provides or connects families with early care & education, health, and family support services needed for young children.
VISION: Children will receive the start they need to become educated, healthy, and self-reliant people who strengthen the social and economic future of Wayne County.
Training
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County offers many training opportunities for Child Care Providers that range from CPR to Fire Safety and from Drama Theatre Playtime to Getting Messy with Science.
News and Events
RFP’s
REQUEST FOR BIDS The Partnership for Children of Wayne County, Inc. the local nonprofit agency administering Smart Start programs, seeks bids for Janitorial, office supplies, payroll, IT services and lawn services for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. If you are interested in applying for any of these three bids please…
IMPORTANT MEETINGS
PFCW will be hosting Board meetings on the following dates: February 25, 2021 – TBDApril 22, 2021 – TBDJune 24, 2021 – TBD If you are interested in participating in any of the above meeting dates, please email Valerie Wallace @ vwallace@pfcw.org. NC Pre-K Committee Meetings will be hosting virtual meetings at 8:30 am on…
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First 2000 Days Early Investment – A LIFETIME OF RESULTS
Why The First 2000 Days There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten. During that time brain architecture is forming, creating either a strong or weak foundation for all future learning. Child development is a dynamic, interactive process that is not predetermined. It occurs in…
Resources
DCDEE Provider Forms
The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education website provides access to required provider forms.
MORE INFORMATIONRegulated Child Care in NC
Information about who is regulated by the Division of Child Development and Early Education and how you can get licensed.
MORE INFORMATIONFinding Child Care
Information on finding child care.
MORE INFORMATIONATTENTION! Early Childhood Providers
Information on education-based salary supplements
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COVID-19 NC RESPONSE FOR THOSE NEEDING URGENT CHILD CARE
MORE INFORMATIONNeed Urgent Child Care (Spanish)?
Para aquellos que necesitan cuidado infantil urgente COVID-19 NC Responde.
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How To Apply
How to Apply for NC Pre-K
Parents can find complete information about applying for NC Pre-K program, which is a high-quality pre-k program that serves children who are at risk and prepares them for success in school.
How to Apply for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Find out how your family can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is a book gifting program for children from birth to age five. Help your child develop a love of reading early on.