Smart Start is Proud to Announce its New CEO

Helping All Children Turn Five Ready to Thrive!

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is pleased to announce that Mike Blackwelder will step into his new role as CEO beginning July 1.

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Smart Start of Mecklenburg County proudly announces its third annual Innovation Grant recipients!

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Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Partners with Inlivian to bring literacy resources to families.

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Mecklenburg County is developing a Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and is soliciting input from service providers and customers, individuals with lived experiences, and the community at-large, by way of community engagement meetings. County residents are invited to participate in one of four upcoming community sessions.

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Registration is now open for MECK Pre-K! All children residing in Mecklenburg County who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2023, are eligible for the 2023-2024 school year. Experts agree that anything parents or caregivers can do to prepare children for kindergarten, including enrolling in a pre-k program, can provide a strong foundation for academic success. Click below to learn more about this high quality, free pre-k program.

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Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is proud to celebrate 30 years of mobilizing resources, forging partnerships, and supporting families to improve early childhood health, education, and development. Click the link below to learn more about how you or your organization can become a sponsor!

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Join the Smart Start team for an afternoon of great food, great company, and roller skating!

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We invite you to celebrate our 30th anniversary by downloading our new Smart Start of Mecklenburg County app for iOS and Android. Our mobile app is designed to connect Mecklenburg County families and professionals to resources now at your fingertips.

We want to hear your #SmartStartStories. Click the link below to share a testimonial about your experience with Smart Start of Mecklenburg County or one of our valued community partners over the past 30 years.

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We mobilize resources, forge partnerships, and support families to improve early childhood health, education, and development - all to help ensure children are prepared for kindergarten. Click the links to learn more about our community partners, programs and recent news.

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