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Pre-K Model Cohort Classroom Pilot in Forsyth County Great Success

The Pre-K Model Cohort Classroom Pilot in Forsyth County is a shining example of how collaborative efforts in early childhood education can drive impactful change.  Through the Pre-K Priority consortium, early childhood advocates, and Smart Start of Forsyth County, the initiative successfully implemented cohort-model Pre-K classrooms, highlighting the power of partnerships in shaping the future of North Carolina’s children. Key Collaborators Six organizations, along with an evaluation partner, worked together to create nurturing, high-quality environments for young learners:Smart Start of Forsyth County’s Pre-K

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Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success at Smart Start of Forsyth County

Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success at Smart Start of Forsyth County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success at Smart Start of Forsyth County (Winston Salem) (August 19, 2024) – The Smart Start of Forsyth County is proud to announce the successful completion of the first cohort of the Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) program by a group of dedicated young men. This celebration marks a significant milestone in their journey toward emotional,

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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

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands in North Carolina with New Bilingual Book Collection

June 13, 2024 – Forsyth County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands in North Carolina with New Bilingual Book Collection   Forsyth Families Can Sign-up with Smart Start of Forsyth County and DPIL to Receive a Bilingual Book Each Month Starting in June   RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Partnership for Children is excited to announce a significant expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) program in North Carolina with the introduction of a new bilingual book collection.   DPIL

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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

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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

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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

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