Play 2 Learn Program is Enrolling for Third Group

August 11, 2023 (Forest City, NC) – Parents in Polk and Rutherford Counties have a great resource to equip them on the fact that kids don’t need tons of toys or fancy systems to help them learn. It’s as simple as child’s play. “We are thrilled to launch our third play group,” said Jessica Osteen, … Continued

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21-Day Reading Challenge Kicks-off on May 10!

            The Partnership for Children of the Foothills Challenges Parents to Read Aloud 15 MINUTES a day in May!  Reading aloud for just 15 minutes a day to your child can make all the difference in whether your child is prepared for the start of school and has longer-term implications … Continued

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Partnership for Children of the Foothills welcomes new board chair

Partnership for Children of the Foothills announces Jen Pace Dickenson steps into a new leadership role as chair of the board April 20, 2023 (Tryon, NC) – Partnership for Children of the Foothills is pleased to announce Jen Pace-Dickenson has stepped into a leadership role as the new chair of the board. She assumes the role … Continued

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Play to Learn Groups Launch at the Partnership

The Play 2 Learn program promotes positive and healthy outcomes for our youngest children and supports parents and caregivers as they prepare their young ones for kindergarten. These are free, weekly two-hour play groups, involving parents/caregivers led by community facilitators that engage children and their caregivers in culturally and developmentally appropriate play activities. Through peer-to-peer … Continued

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Partnership for Children of the Foothills releases new annual report

The Partnership for Children of the Foothills released its first annual report post COVID-19. The report emphasizes the flexibility demonstrated by the entire community and staff to continue offering programs to benefit our families of children ages birth to five. We are proud of the work down by the team to modify programs and services during … Continued

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Where in the World is Dolly? Interactive Adventure Comes to a County Near You!

Where’s Dolly? Partnership for Children of the Foothills Introduces an Interactive Adventure for Children and Their Families Throughout February, March and April, Partnership for Children of the Foothills will partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination library to connect children with books in a fun, engaging manner during its first “Where’s Dolly?” event. On Monday, February 14, … Continued

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I LOVE READING – Story Time Events come to Public Libraries with the Partnership for Children of the Foothills

January 28, 2022 (Forest City, NC) – Throughout February, Partnership for Children of the Foothills will partner with area local libraries to foster a deeper love of reading, inspire imagination and encourage parents on the importance of how reading aloud just 15 minutes a day can make a monumental difference in their children’s lives. Story … Continued

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President of the North Carolina Partnership for Children Tours Partnership for Children of the Foothills Location

Amy Cubbage, president of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), recently visited a local Smart Start location operated by Partnership for Children of the Foothills (PFC) to learn more about its programs serving Polk, Rutherford, and McDowell counties. NCPC guides and facilitates the Smart Start Network, which supports the work of local partnerships and … Continued

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