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Winston-Salem Transformational Childcare Relief Initiative
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 10, 2023) – Smart Start of Forsyth County (SSFC) is proud to announce that the City of Winston-Salem has awarded the organization with a Transformational Grant for the Winston-Salem Transformational Childcare Relief Initiative, which will impact up hundreds of children, families, and family childcare providers in targeted areas in WinstonSalem. SSFC will focus on the opening and maintenance of closed and economically impacted, licensed family childcare homes and centers in Winston-Salem, NC. Smart Start of Forsyth County
This family childcare provider is working to ensure ‘an invisible workforce’ is seen — and preserved
Shalicia Jackson, also known as Shay, has done almost everything there is to do in early childhood education.
Jackson has been an assistant child care teacher, a lead teacher, a Head Start coordinator, a family advocate, and a social worker in public schools. She has worked in nonprofits and at the Durham Partnership for Children, training teachers to better support young children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in social work.
But when Jackson opened Modern Early Learning Academy in 2022, a five-star family child care home in Winston-Salem, she entered a brand new world.
Smart Start of Forsyth County Offers Ten One-Thousand Dollar Scholarships for Pre-K
Smart Start of Forsyth County Announces $10,000 in Preschool Scholarships for Local Families Forsyth County, July 26, 2024 — Smart Start of Forsyth County is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting early childhood education in our community. The organization is offering ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs. These scholarships are part of Smart Start of Forsyth County’s ongoing commitment to ensure that every child has the opportunity to start their
Smart Start of Forsyth County Awarded Funding from United Way of Forsyth County for New Provider Initiative
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 7, 2023) – Smart Start of Forsyth County is proud to announce that for the first time, United Way of Forsyth County is working in partnership with the early childhood nonprofit organization to positively impact the childcare landscape in Forsyth County, through its Place Matters strategy. United Way of Forsyth County has agreed to fund Smart Start of Forsyth County’s new Forsyth County Provider Initiative, which will enhance an independent childcare provider and small business owner within
Smart Start of Forsyth County Announces 2023-2025 Officers and Committee Chairs #3
The grant funding will go to Smart Start of Forsyth County, which will partner with many organizations in the Pre-K Priority for various efforts. Forsyth County, November 1, 2023 – Smart Start of Forsyth County (SSFC) is delighted to introduce its newly appointed Officers and Committee Chairs for 2023-2025. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles, further strengthening SSFC’s mission to support the community and families in Forsyth County. The 2023-2025 Officers
R.O.O.T.S Day in the Park 2023
Smart Start of Forsyth County is gearing up for their event titled, “R.O.O.T.S. Day in the Park” at the end of July. Advertisement The community is encouraged to sign up for the fun in advance so families can take part in all of the resources offered. Juwon Crowell, project Director of Smart Start Forsyth County joined the Local Vibe team to share the purpose of the event. Watch the video for more. “R.O.O.T.S. Day in the Park” is Saturday, July
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