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CANCELLED – Opportunity for Influence Breakfast with Dena Diorio
There is no better time to invest in our future, as we continue the important work of building communities grounded in healthy families and opportunities for children. Our April 7 breakfast promises opportunities to engage with other community leaders while learning...
Ballantyne Contributes to Smart Start’s Early Brain Development Campaign
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 10, 2019) – Northwood Office has a made a significant contribution to Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (SSMC) on behalf of its tenants and customers in Ballantyne this holiday season. With the gift, SSMC will amplify Meck Basics, a...
#GivingTuesdayCLT
Help Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Raise $5,000 Donate between November 19 and December 3 to help us provide books to young children. The Basics Mecklenburg campaign is a countywide coalition of organizations and individuals working to make sure that every child...
Request for Proposal
Request for ProposalSystem of Care for Children ages 0-5 with Special Health Care Needs in Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg Partnership for Children November 4, 2019 I. Purpose of RFP To map the services and needs for children ages 0-5 in Mecklenburg County with special...
Share CHARLOTTE Highlights Smart Start’s Early Care and Education
Wondering why early childhood education is so important? Check out our feature on WBTV with Share Charlotte to learn more about MECK Pre-K and to discover how you can support this important initiative in our community.
Autism Support Workshop: The Ins and Outs of Autism Assessment
Business Smart. Family Friendly. Future Ready.
Presenting Family Forward NC October 1, 2019 8:30am-10:00amThe Duke Endowment (800 E Morehead St.) Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (SSMC) and the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation will present Family Forward NC, an innovative initiative to improve children’s...
Smart Start featured on Wilson’s World
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County was featured on WCCB-TV's Wilson's World on August 7, 2019. We had the opportunity to share about our mission, programming, and upcoming golf tournament. To see the full article and news feature, click the button below!
Autism Support Workshop: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
Mealtimes can be stressful for families! During the first 5 years of life, 20% of children struggle with some type of feeding issue. Join us as we learn from Nicole Cyphert, MS, OTR/L, about the root causes of these issues, and identifying strategies that support...
2019 Early Education Extravaganza!
MECK Pre-K will host a table at this year's Early Education Extravaganza. Hope to see you there!
Coffee and Conversation – June 14
Join Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Thompson Child & Family Focus for coffee and a presentation by Shivani Mehta, MD, MPH. Dr. Mehta is a practicing pediatrician and will share the science of early brain development, how toxic stress disrupts this process,...
Join us for Basic Connections and Coffee – June 3, 8am
Two community programs are coming together to highlight the support that is available to parents in Mecklenburg County. Learn how positive interactions with your children help promote healthy brain development in their youngest years with effects that last a lifetime....
Bank of America Donates $1M to MECK Pre-K
Did you hear?? On May 7, Bank of America announced a $1 million donation to MECK Pre-K to provide scholarships at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College for students to become Pre-K teachers. Click the button below to learn more. Read Full Story
Request for Proposal – Online Data Management System
Mecklenburg Partnership for Children invites you to develop and support a user friendly online grants management software system that integrates planning, application and reporting needs for programs. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and about how Smart...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Shout Out in Charlotte Parent Magazine
Did you see our shout out in Charlotte Parent Magazine's article "The ABCs of Active Reading"? Check it out! Read Article Here
Water Safety and Summer Fun Workshop- Registration Open
Sign up today for our Guiding Parents to Services April workshop about water safety, swim lessons and more!
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