Nov 6Our team spent yesterday morning volunteering at the Diaper Bank, wrapping a total of 18,000 diapers for babies across our state!We loved getting the chance to give back to our community together 🌟 #Volunteering #TeamBonding #DiaperBankofNCImpact
Durham Partnership for ChildrenImpactin 5 numbers
2025-2026over500children served in NC Pre-K- FY25-26over120infants and toddlers served in Early Head Start
- 2025224child care professionals took part in WAGE$
- FY25-26over450technical assistance interactions across 20 child care sites
- 2025107Durham child care programs took part in WAGE$
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Nov 6Our team spent yesterday morning volunteering at the Diaper Bank, wrapping a total of 18,000 diapers for babies across our state!We loved getting the chance to give back to our community together 🌟 #Volunteering #TeamBonding #DiaperBankofNC
For this week's #StaffSpotlight, meet Christan Paylor, our NC Pre-K Manager!♥ 31 · Oct 27
We attended the Center for Child and Family Health's 30th anniversary…♥ 16 · Oct 9
Missed our 30th Anniversary Celebration last week?♥ 15 · Apr 23
Every week, get a glimpse at the faces behind our work!♥ 10 · Oct 7
What does an early learning themed trunk or treat look like?♥ 7 · Oct 30
We held our annual meeting yesterday, welcoming three new Board Members and…♥ 6 · Oct 29
For this week's #StaffSpotlight, meet Christan Paylor, our NC Pre-K Manager!
♥ 31 · Oct 27
We attended the Center for Child and Family Health's 30th anniversary…
♥ 16 · Oct 9
Missed our 30th Anniversary Celebration last week?
♥ 15 · Apr 23
Every week, get a glimpse at the faces behind our work!
♥ 10 · Oct 7
What does an early learning themed trunk or treat look like?
♥ 7 · Oct 30
We held our annual meeting yesterday, welcoming three new Board Members and…
♥ 6 · Oct 29
- Smart Start
Smart Start is North Carolina’s nationally-recognized initiative to ensure that every child reaches his or her potential and enters school healthy and ready to succeed.
- NC Pre-K
The statewide NC Pre-K program prepares eligible 4-year-olds for school by providing high-quality early education in both public and private settings.
- Durham Early Head Start
Durham Early Head Start (DEHS) is a federally-funded, free, and comprehensive child development and family support program for low-income expectant women and families with infants and toddlers age birth to 3.
- Transition to Kindergarten
the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative, a collaboration between Durham Public Schools and Durham’s Partnership for Children, builds connections that prepare parents, children, and schools for a successful transition to kindergarten.
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
which puts free books in the hands of children across Durham every month until they turn 5!
- dpfc.netSeptember is Smart Start Month - Durham's Partnership for Children2 min read · Sep 16
- dpfc.netJoin our Smart Start Allocations Committee! - Durham's Partnership for Children1 min read · Sep 9
- dpfc.netFamily Engagement: DeAnna's Story - Durham's Partnership for Children3 min read · Aug 30
- dpfc.netBack to school: How to ease your child’s transition to the classroom - Durham's Partnership for Children2 min read · Aug 11
- dpfc.netPutting Families First: Family Forward NC CertificationJul 27
- dpfc.netSummer Activity Guide: Durham County - Durham's Partnership for Children3 min read · Jul 6
- dpfc.netCommunity Violence Resources for Families - Durham's Partnership for Children2 min read · Jun 24
- dpfc.netEvery Parent Deserves Support: Parenting EducationJun 15
- dpfc.netGuide: Supporting Your Young Child's Mental Health (Ages 07 min read · May 20
- dpfc.netWhy Pre-K? The Benefits of Early Childhood EducationMay 10
About
Durham Partnership for Children, founded in 1994 to run Smart Start in Durham County, leads community strategies for children from birth to age 5 and their families so that every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed.