Partnership For Children of Wayne County/Smart Start

10/15/2026

🧸Triple P is a proven parenting and family support program designed to help parents build positive relationships, encourage healthy child development, and manage common behavioral challenges with confidence. Backed by more than 30 years of research, Triple P provides practical strategies that help families create a safe, supportive, and positive home environment.

10/14/2026

We hope to see you there!

📣 UPDATE: This event is SOLD OUT! Thank you all you have registered. We can't wait to see you next Monday.

What does the future of Wayne County’s workforce look like—and what can we do now to build it?

Join us for the Wayne Education Summit, a FREE morning focused on education, workforce development, early childhood, community trends, and the partnerships needed to move Wayne County forward.

🎤 Hear from leaders across our community, including representatives from My Future NC, Wayne Community College ,Wayne County Public Schools , UNC Health Wayne , Partnership For Children of Wayne County/Smart Start , and Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County

☕ 7:30 AM | Doors Open & Breakfast
📍Goldsboro Event Center
🎟️ FREE to attend!

👉 Register today and join the conversation! www.waynecountychamber.com

10/14/2026

🎉 Looking for fun and educational activities for your little ones?

Visit our Early Learning Resource Center and discover books, toys, games, puzzles, and more—all designed to support learning through play! 📚🧩🎨

✨ Membership is only $15
👶 Resources for children of all ages
💡 Fun ways to encourage early learning and development

Can’t visit during regular hours? We’re open late until 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month!

Come see what the fun is all about!

📍 800 N. William St., Goldsboro, NC
📞 919-735-3371

10/13/2026

🎃 Join us for some Halloween fun! 👻

Bring the kids to The Partnership for Children of Wayne County for trick-or-treating on Friday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 2:00–4:00 p.m.

📍 800 N. William Street, Goldsboro

We can’t wait to see all the little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and pumpkins! 🍬🕸️

10/13/2026

📚 Start Your Early Education Career Today!

Join our FREE 2-Week Early Childhood Workforce Ready Academy and gain the training and skills you need to begin a career working with young children!

✅ FREE training
✅ CPR & First Aid
✅ Resume & interview preparation
✅ Connections with local employers
✅ FREE background check & fingerprints

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join!

Questions? Contact Melissa Stricklin at 919-735-3371 ext. 226.

10/13/2026

Faith Preschool is hiring! Check flyer for details and how to contact this facility!

10/12/2026

🎨📚 Our October 2026 Training Calendar is here!
Child care professionals, don’t miss these opportunities to learn, grow and strengthen your skills:
⭐ CPR/First Aid
⭐ NC FELD
⭐ Beyond Band-Aids—Virtual
⭐ Calm Down Tool Kit
⭐ Zones of Regulation
Space may be limited, so register early!
👉 Register online:
https://www.zeffy.com/.../the-partnership-for-children-of...
🌐 www.pfcw.org

10/12/2026

📚✨ You’re invited to the Partnership for Children of Wayne County’s Annual Meeting!

Join us as we celebrate our work, share the impact being made for young children and families, and highlight the importance of early learning in Wayne County. Learn more about our programs, connect with community partners and discover how we are working together to give every child a strong start!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Lane Tree Conference Center
🎟️ Only $10 per person
🍳 Breakfast included!

Don’t miss this inspiring morning! Purchase your ticket by October 12 to reserve your seat.

👉 Get your ticket today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-meeting-52

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💚

10/12/2026

🎄 A little holiday beauty. A whole lot of local good! ❤️

Picture a gorgeous red or white poinsettia on your holiday table, welcoming guests at church, or brightening someone’s day as a thoughtful gift. Every purchase helps support children and families in Wayne County!

Our Poinsettia Fundraiser is NOW OPEN! 🌺

✨ $20 each — beautiful poinsettias in 8-inch pots with pot covers
✨ Choose festive red or elegant white
✨ Add a gold bow for just $2.50!

Pick up a few for your home, surprise a favorite teacher, or check holiday gifts for coworkers and neighbors off your list. Churches and businesses: order 20 or more and enjoy FREE delivery! A $20 delivery fee applies to smaller orders within Wayne County.

📅 Order by November 17!
🚗 Pickup: November 23, 1–4:30 PM, or November 24–25, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.

🛒 Order yours today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-partnership-for-children-of-wayne-county-incs-poinsettia-fundraiser

Questions? Contact Blair Cox at 919-735-3371, ext. 229.

Make your holiday decorating mean a little more this year. Order today and share this post to help our fundraiser bloom! 🌺❤️

10/09/2026

🎉Get your kiddos (ages 0-5 years old) registered today!
You can sign up your child or to receive a FREE, age-appropriate book delivered to your home every month from birth until age five. It’s a simple way to build early literacy skills and create special moments around reading together.
To get started, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability and complete your registration today.