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Causes: Arts & Culture, Child Day Care, Children & Youth, Education, Educational Services, Parent & Teacher Groups, Support
Mission: To fiercely advocate for our children by ensuring that every child feels supported, valued, and loved.
Target demographics: children and families
Direct beneficiaries per year: Early care & education: 792 early care educators attended training workshops; 59 child care providers received continuing education units; 223 child care facilities and 39 family child care homes received technical assistance; 40 programs for school-aged children received technical assistance; 654 preschool-aged children and 149 school-aged children received referral services. family support: 31 parent/guardians participated in our parents as teachers activity funded by smart start; 72 parents participated in two circle of parents groups; 22 families were served in three incredible years parent education course series; 10 families were served by the safecare home visiting program.
health and safety: 151 child care providers attended health and safety training workshops; average pre-training survey score for understanding training information was 3. 35, post-training score averaged 4. 42; average pre-training survey score for implementing training information was 3. 18, post-
Geographic areas served: the Albemarle Area (Bertie, Camden, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, etc)
Programs: childcare referrals for families searching for childcare, parenting programs to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of children, Family Support Network™ of North Carolina enhances the lives of children who have special needs by providing support, education, and caring connections to their families. We also provide early care and education opportunities for childcare professionals through technical assistance, coaching, and professional development.