Durham's Partnership for Children

09/08/2026

Don't forget about our Fair this month! Join us at the Museum of Life and Science South Labs 1 and 2 on Monday, September 21st from 9am-2pm for early childhood resources, health resources, a fire truck, and more! See you there😍

09/08/2026

Social-emotional learning isn't a "someday" skill - for kids under 5, it's happening right now, in every hug, every "use your words," every turn taken on the playground. That's why it's woven into everything we do. Here are some tips on how to build social emotional skills with your little one at home! ⭐

09/04/2026

Did you know? Play-based learning sparks creativity and curiosity in young children, helping them develop critical thinking, social skills, and a love for learning through fun and exploration! Our littlest learners in our NC Pre-K classrooms are learning through play every day⭐

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Many children in North Carolina face barriers, from high child care costs to limited access to health services. Smart Start helps families overcome these challenges by connecting them to programs, resources, and support they need to thrive.💫

Explore our Smart Start funded programs at: dpfc.net/our-work/smart-start/smart-start-programs/

09/03/2026

Give your baby the best start possible!

Durham Early Head Start offers free, high-quality child development and family support for expectant moms and families with children under 3, including free child care, home visits, health and nutrition support, parent education, and more.

✅ Home visiting or full-day center-based care — you choose what fits your family
✅ Open to expecting families and families with infants/toddlers

Spots are filling up, apply today! 👉 dpfc.net/our-work/durham-early-head-start

📞 Questions? Call (919) 403-6960

09/03/2026

Meet our next team member in today's ! Melisa is our Office Coordinator, managing our front desk, incoming calls, and assisting with essential office tasks. She is the first friendly face that families see when they walk into our office!

What does Melissa hope every child experiences? "I hope every single child gets the chance to learn and feel truly loved. Nowadays, so many families are facing tough hardships, and those struggles can make it really hard to give children the time, care, love and attention they need." ✨💙

09/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗼? Here’s how the Smart Start Network is making a difference across the state:

🍎 Early Care & Education: We work with child care providers to raise the quality of early learning.

👪 Family Support: We partner with families by offering resources and programs that encourage them to discover and lean into their own power.

📖Early Literacy: We help children build strong language, reading, and learning foundations through literacy-rich experiences and support for families.

💪 Child & Family Health: From birth to Kindergarten, we connect our community to services that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Learn more about our partnership’s work at dpfc.net!

09/01/2026

💼 September 1–7 is Workplace Lactation Week!

This year's theme, “Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent,” recognizes the dedication of parents balancing work and feeding their families.

Every parent deserves a workplace where they can feel supported in meeting their family’s needs. Creating supportive, lactation-friendly workplaces helps working parents thrive both at work and at home! 🌱

09/01/2026

Family engagement centers our work. We sat down to chat with DPfC Board Member and EHS Policy Council Chair, DeAnna, to hear about her experience as a parent leader at our organization. 💫 Check out her story in our latest : dpfc.net/deannas-story