Harnett County Partnership for Children (HCPC)

06/12/2026

This week, our Circle of Parents groups in both Lillington and Erwin welcomed representatives from Children's Home Society of North Carolina.

They shared information about foster care, the mission of their organization, and ways individuals and families can help support children in need. Parents and caregivers enjoyed learning more about the fostering process and the resources available to families in our community.

Thank you to our guest speakers for taking the time to visit both groups and for the important work you do to strengthen and support children and families across North Carolina. 💙

06/11/2026

Great news from our friends at the Harnett County Fire Marshal's Office!
Harnett County residents without working smoke alarms in sleeping areas are encouraged to request a free smoke alarm by filling out the request form (link in the post below). Let's help keep Harnett County children and families safe!

📣 [Harnett County News]: The Harnett County Fire Marshal’s Office is pleased to announce the receipt of Smoke Alarm Saturday Grant from the North Carolina Office of the State Fire (OSFM). This grant will support the 2026 Smoke Alarm Canvassing and Smoke Alarm Saturday Campaign, which runs from Friday, June 5 through Friday, June 12. Harnett County residents without working smoke alarms in sleeping areas are encouraged to request a free smoke alarm by filling out the request form. ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfloiAZ83E1C2pGgTGXYRlLW-oSnWicGcMmxLVB4nIugELydg/viewform
Read the full release on our website with more details.

06/09/2026

Thank you, Harnett County Public Library for inviting HCPC to partner with you once again for the Summer Reading Kickoff held this past Saturday at the Lillington branch! 📚☀️

For several years, HCPC has enjoyed hosting the "Cool Down Room" during this wonderful community event. It’s always rewarding to create a space where children and families can escape the heat, recharge, and enjoy fun, hands-on activities together before heading back out to enjoy all the excitement of the day.

06/08/2026

HCPC had a dino-mite time at the Anderson Creek Public Library HCPL Summer Reading Kickoff! 📚🦖 Our Grow on the Go Playmobile joined the prehistoric fun as families gathered to celebrate the start of summer reading. Children explored and played, while parents/caregivers learned about the exciting adventures that HCPC offers families with young children! Thank you to the Anderson Creek Public Library for inviting us to be part of this fun-filled event.

Summer Reminder: Reading helps young minds grow, so keep reading through the summer months and beyond!

06/03/2026

A big thank you to Mrs. Jackie Seawell and Mrs. Ruby Neal for stopping by HCPC with a wonderful donation of toys for local children and families!

Mrs. Seawell, who volunteers with the Mabopane Kids Foundation, will be making regular toy donations to help support Harnett County families through HCPC programs. We are incredibly grateful for her generosity and ongoing commitment to serving our community.

Many Harnett County residents know Mrs. Seawell and Mrs. Neal as beloved former foreign language teachers from Harnett Central High School. Their dedication to making a positive impact continues to be felt throughout our community! ❤

06/03/2026

Meet Our 2026 Summer Intern! ✨
Please join us in welcoming Jordan Forbis to the Harnett County Partnership for Children team this summer! We're excited to have Jordan helping us plant the seeds for learning, exploration, and healthy habits this summer. 🌻🥕🍅

Jordan is serving as a Farm to Early Care and Education Intern through NC State, where she will be helping home-based child care programs across Harnett County establish and grow educational gardens. From researching planting schedules to creating hands-on learning materials, Jordan will be supporting early educators as they cultivate fun, engaging garden experiences for young children.

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05/29/2026

BEEP BOOP… incoming transmission! 🤖
The June edition of HCPC Connections has officially been uploaded and is ready for download! This month’s newsletter is fully charged with summer fun, family resources, upcoming events, and all the latest HCPC happenings! Power up your reading circuits and check it out here:https://harnettsmartstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-HCPC-ConnectionsWeb.pdf
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05/28/2026

GREAT news from our friends at Harnett County Schools!

🎉 FREE Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️🍎

School may be out for the summer, but healthy meals are still on the menu! Starting June 1 through July 30, we’re serving FREE breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday to all children and teens ages 18 and under — no registration or ID required, just come by and enjoy a meal.

Breakfast will include shelf-stable items for the following morning. Please note that meal service in the parks will not take place June 29–July 2.

Starting June 1 through July 30, you can find us at the following locations:

Boone Trail Community Center and Library from 11:15 - 11:45 am
8500 Old US Hwy 421, Lillington, NC

Anderson Creek County Park from 12:00 - 12:30 pm
1491 Nursery Rd., Lillington, NC

Jack Marley Park from 11:15 - 11:45 am
55 North Broad St. W., Angier, NC

Erwin Park from 12:15 - 12:45 pm
810 South 16th St., Erwin, NC

Dunn Public Library from 11:30-12:00 pm
110 E. Divine St., Dunn, NC 28334

Harnett County Library from 12:00-12:30 pm
455 McKinney Pkwy., Lillington, NC 27546

"This institution is an equal opportunity employer."

05/28/2026

Looking for something fun to do with your little one this afternoon? 🌞🚐 Join HCPC’s Grow on the Go Playmobile TODAY at the Dunn Public Library from 1:30pm–3:00pm for hands-on fun, learning, and play! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

📍110 E. Divine St. Dunn, NC 28334
📅 Thursday, May 28

05/28/2026