Play 2 Learn

Enhancing Child Development Through Creative Play 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. The Play 2 Learn program promotes positive and healthy outcomes for our youngest … Continued

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

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

Get Set for Sesame Street – Family Fun Day!

Sesame Street in Communities is an initiative to support parents, caregivers, educators, and community members in their efforts to give all children, especially the most vulnerable, a strong healthy start! We are thrilled to invite you to the Get Set for Sesame Street – Family Fun Day hosted by Partnership for Children of the Foothills … Continued

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Partnership Teaches McDowell Families to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier

Marion, NC  – A collaboration between the NC Cooperative Extension Service and Circle of Parents (COP) in McDowell County has parents learning how to shop smarter and eat healthier through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education (EFNEP) program. COP is a weekly program offered by McDowell County Schools at Eastfield Elementary. Funded by Partnership for … Continued

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Raising Quality in Early Education

One of our top priorities is increasing and maintaining the quality of Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Care Homes in McDowell, Polk and Rutherford Counties. The goal is to improve or maintain families’ access to high quality early care that is child-focused, family-friendly and fair to providers. The Partnership for Children of the Foothills … Continued

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