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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FREE EVENT: SNOW FUN WITHOUT YOU – AT KIDSENSES MUSEUM

Partnership for Children of the Foothills and Kidsenses Museum Partner to Provide Free, Interactive Reading Event – SNOW FUN WITHOUT YOU   November 23, 2021 (Forest City, NC) – December brings cool weather, holidays, gifts and snowy days perfect for hot cocoa and reading. We are celebrating the season with a free, fun and interactive … Continued

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Prairie Dogs are Fascinating

Looking for a fun set of activities to do with your kids?  Visit National Geographic Kids and learn more: Fun Video – https://cutt.ly/TWR2ydr Download this coloring page and make your own prairie dog art – Prairie Dog

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Partnership for Children of the Foothills and Polk County Public Library partner to Present a Woodland Creatures Themed Story Times

  June 24, 2021 (Forest City, NC) – A collaborative between Polk County Public Libraries and the Partnership for Children of the Foothills means kids in Polk County can enjoy more hands-on summer reading fun.  Stop by any of the locations below to pick up your woodland creatures -themed activity bag and tune in for … Continued

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