The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher.
-- Elbert Hubbard
…in other words, “to prepare him to succeed” and, of course, a child’s first and most comprehensive teachers are his family. The following resources are intended to help parents and other caregivers with their questions and concerns. If you have a question or concern that is not addressed here, please
contact Smart Start of New Hanover County and we will be glad to help you find an answer and resources.
 Top 10 reasons why you should contact
Smart Start of New Hanover County:
- My family and I are new to the area and we have young children.
- My child needs health insurance.
- My child needs a pediatrician.
- I have taken my child to the emergency room recently.
- I have a 3-4 year old that needs to register for pre-kindergarten or
kindergarten.
- I’m looking for a child care provider and I have questions.
- I need help finding a way to pay for child care.
- My child seems slow to begin talking (walking, etc.) and I’m concerned.
- I have a high-risk pregnancy and need information for when my baby comes.
- I’m interested in opportunities for Latinos in the area.
Does your child have health insurance?
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Health Check (Medicaid) and NC Health Choice for Children provide free or low cost health insurance to children and teens who qualify. |
Does your child have a primary pediatrician?
Has your child been to the emergency room recently?
What is a Medical Home?
A medical home is the first place a child goes for his or her healthcare- commonly their pediatrician or a pediatric clinic. Once a medical home is established, children can get comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care from healthcare professionals who know the child and the child's health history. Click here for important information about your Medical Home.
Is your child 3 or 4 years old and you need to register for Prekindergarten or Kindergarten?
Do you have questions about child care and what “high quality” means?
Does the cost of child care keep you away?
The Partnership for Children can answer most questions parents have about quality of child care and other issues surrounding child care. Let us help you.
E-mail us your question.
Are you wondering if your child’s development is on the “right” track?
Are you concerned about services your new baby may need when she is born?
Do you need information about services for Latino children and their families?
Our specialists work through existing agencies in the field and chances are that, when it comes to your child’s health, education and development, we’ve got just the right person to help you.
Click here to let us connect you.
In addition, you may be interested in upcoming events in our community, as many of the events are informational.
Below are information and resources that have helped people in New Hanover County, North Carolina and across the country. Find you answers here or with a phone call to us!
 North Carolina Partnership for Children
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