CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN

Programs

1. Nc pre-kindergarten - used to strengthen early education by enhancing programs, ensuring all children have access to high-quality learning experiences by investing in school readiness by providing financial support that helps bridge opportunity gaps for families in need.long term goal: enhance kindergarten readiness.short term goal: provide high quality prekindergarten services to at-risk four-year-old children for the school year before they enter kindergarten.2025 results: 232 pre-k students entered kindergarten meeting or exceeding expectations in literacy. 81% of children were below expectation in mathematics at the beginning of the year but at the end of the year 162 children grew to meeting or exceeding expectations.2025 # served: 236 at-risk four-year-old children.

   $1,054,182 spentof which $947,407 as grants
   25% of program spending

2. Child care and education quality - used to account for service activities associated with quality enhancement grants for upgrades, quality enhancement grants for maintenance, child care resource and referral, professional development, health/safety training for child care professionals, learning materials and teaching aids, curriculum enhancements. Long term goals:children have access to high quality early childhood education. Children enrolled in child care facilites that provided a consistent high-quality early education program by retaining competent, qualified staff short term goal: children are enrolled in child care faccilities that have a 4- or 5- star rating 2025 results:20 educators received in depth coaching to improve their practice. 98% of professional development attendees indicated that the training provided them with new knowledge or skills.2025 # served:47 educators received technical assistance- and 100% applied new strategies. 18 child care facilities received technical assistance and consultation to support their quality star rating license; 169 educators attended training this year. Our outreach staff connected with 610 parents are community events.

   $781,134 spentof which $101,488 as grants
   18% of program spending

3. Food program - used to account for administration and pass through funds as a child and adult care food program (cacfp) sponsoring organization of participating child care centers and homes. Cacfp works to ensure that eligible children and adults who attend qualifying non-residential care facilities receive nutritious meals. 2025 results: 100% of child care homes and child care centers participating in the child care food program received financial assistance for food costs to provide qualifying children meals and snacks served are nutritious according to federal guidelines. 100% of children who attend cacfp participating child care programs receive 1 whole grain food, only served cereal that contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce, and fruits and vegetables as required by the cacfp meal pattern. 2025 # served: 79 centers and homes received reimbursements for their food cost allowing them to provide healthy and nutritious meals to all children fee of cost (3 per site per year) were conducted at all cacfp participating facilities; providing opportunities for child care providers to learn new information about child nutrition and to receive assistance with creative ideas…

   $2,116,322 spentof which $1,823,513 as grants
   50% of program spending

4. Family support- used to account for service activities associated with parenting skills training, ongoing parenting education, general family support, literacy projects, and family literacy projects. Long term goal: families have the knowledge and skills needed to ensure that their children enter school healthy and ready to succeed.short term goals: families have the information they need to feel confident and competent about their ability to parent. Families have the knowledge and skills to participate in literacy related activities with their children.2025 results:100% of caregivers who attended kaleidoscope play and learn groups reported an increase in positive parenting practices.2025 # served: 287 children received weekly book bags to support early literacy. 100% graduates of the focus on fathers program demonstrated and increase in positive parenting behaviors. 168 families received individualized consultation or referrals for choosing quality child care from our child care search call center service; providing them with the information they need to find a match between what they want for their children, what they need for their family, and what is available from child care…

   $187,463 spentof which $68,799 as grants
   4% of program spending

5. Health and safety - used to account for service activities associated with child care health consultants, comprehensive health support, child abuse and neglect intervention, special needs - early intervention services/special education, and food and nutrition programs.long term goal: children are safe and healthyshort term goals: children have a primary medical and dental care source, with access to comprehensive, integrated, specialized care as necessary.2025 results:36 health care providers received training and assistance on the topic of early childhood development, identification, and referral of suspected developmental delays.78% of chatham children referred for a developmental assessment or services received the follow-up services.2025 # served: 709 children in care of 3 pediatric medical practices with 36 health care providers participating in training and consultation to increase early identification and services for children with special needs

   $115,410 spentof which $104,186 as grants
   3% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $4,254,511.