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Smart Start of New Hanover County is seeking nominations of Children’s Champions, individuals who have provided exceptional service to children from birth to age 5, and/or their families in New Hanover County. Read the entire article here.

Smart Start has expanded its efforts to teach parenting skills to those who might need it. Read the entire article here.

Jane E. Morrow has been hired as the new Executive Director of New Hanover County. Read the entire article here.

Last October, several faith leaders invited by Smart Start of New Hanover County carpooled to Fayetteville to attend the First 2,000 Days Faith Summit.  They learned about the role places of worship play in building strong foundations for learning and health for young congregants.  The day was a success.  Now the ministers, led by Rev. […]

A new program from Smart Start of New Hanover County aims to improve the quality of child development services locally, which will include areas with the worst health outcomes in North Carolina.  After winning a Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant in July, Smart Start of New Hanover County and Community Care of […]

Obesity prevention is one of the prevailing issues facing New Hanover County residents, the health department revealed during Wednesday’s State of the County Health presentation at the board of health meeting.  Read the entire article here.

Smart Start of New Hanover County is seeking nominations for Children’s Champions, individuals who have provided exceptional service to children from birth to age five and/or their families in New Hanover County.  Read the entire article here.

Smart Start of New Hanover County recently received a grant from Reading is Fundamental to purchase more than 1,700 books to distribute to young children.  The grant, valued at $3,436, was made possible by a gift from Macy’s to the RIF Organization.  Read the entire article here.

Seven new community leaders were elected to the Smart Start of New Hanover County Board of Directors June 25.  Officers of the Board were elected as well.  Read the entire article here.

At the Annual Children’s Champions Smart Start Breakfast on April 3, two area advocates were recognized for their contributions.  Read the entire article here.