DUPLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN

Programs

1. CHILD CARE SUBSIDY (2341, 2361): Financial assistance will be paid on a direct per child basis for subsidy for families eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Data will be reported into the state-level Smart Start Reporting System (SSRS) on a monthly basis. Teen parents still in high school and siblings of currently served children are put above the waiting list. Due to lack of open slots at all ages in all 4 and 5 star facilities in Duplin County, Scholarship will serve children in 3 -star facilities as a last resort. This activity will provide services to support the implementation of child care subsidy including program administration; family outreach and application; eligibility determination; payment processing; annual recertification; and reporting, etc.

   $414,452 spentof which $317,210 as grants
   38% of program spending

2. NC PRE-K CLASSES (2342,2348):Financial assistance will be paid on a direct per child basis for the purpose of enhancing the NC Pre-K rate for children enrolled in and being served through NC Pre-K and whose families are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Does NOT include wrap-around care. Data will be reported as directed by DCDEE. Financial assistance will be paid on a direct per child basis for the purpose of enhancing the NC Pre-K rate for children enrolled in and being served through NC Pre-K and whose families are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Does NOT include wrap-around care. Data will be reported as directed by DCDEE.

   $196,866 spentof which $196,866 as grants
   18% of program spending

3. QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAM, (3125) This activity is designed to promote continuous quality improvement of childcare centers and/or homes. Services that are provided include (1) Technical assistance in the form of coaching and modeling provided early childhood educators working in licensed, and/or G.S. 110 child care facilities serving children birth to five years old. The Technical Assistance activity will be focused on improving Participating Facilities Star Levels and ITERS/ECERS/FCCRS scores (2) Training for childcare providers for DCDEE credit hours provided on childcare related topics Smart Start funds may be used to cover expenses and materials. Materials, based on needs identified in the pre-assessment used for this activity, maybe provided to eligible participants in accordance with locally approved policies and procedures. Example: Non-cash grant for classroom materials based on needs identified in the pre-ERS assessment may be given to eligible facilities that are preparing for their upcoming rated license assessment.

   $118,460 spentof which $86,598 as grants
   11% of program spending

4. PROGRAM COORDINATOR(5603):This activity will fund a full-time Program Coordinator and a part-time assistant who will work closely with the local partnership's board of directors, staff, and direct service providers to ensure accountability. The Program Coordinator will provide various services, which will include but not be limited to: (1) providing technical assistance via e-mail, telephone, or on-site visits to service providers and/or grantees; (2) reviewing the progress of programs toward meeting programmatic goals and objectives as outlined in the annual plan; (3) developing programmatic short-term and long-term outputs and outcomes; (4) measurement and reporting of programmatic outputs, outcomes, and performance; (5) developing, collecting, and reviewing of programmatic reports; and (6) serving as a liaison with community providers of services to children. Additionally, program coordination and evaluation may also include the monitoring of, and enforcing compliance with, legislative mandates.

   $81,492 spent
   8% of program spending

5. EPIC(5505): Bright By Text

   $3,019 spent
   0% of program spending

6. RAISING A READER(5512): This activity will collaborate with medical care practices to provide pre-literacy opportunities for children and their parents. The participating trained medical care providers will voluntarily incorporate Raising a Reader (RAR), an evidence-based model, into young children's regular pediatric checkups or well-child visits. The medical care providers will implement RAR in their practices according to the National RAR guidelines. During each of the routine visits, children will receive a new, culturally- and developmentally-appropriate book to take home and read with their parents. The medical care providers will discuss the importance of reading, model reading a book aloud to the child, and encourage parent-child interactions as part of pre-literacy and language development. The program begins at the child's 6-month checkup and continues through age 5, with a special emphasis on children growing up in low-income communities. Medical practices will participate in the parent survey period and submit parent surveys to RAR Carolinas. Funds will support non-cash grants to provide books to medical practices.

   $12,559 spent
   1% of program spending

7. DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY (5526): The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library activity promotes emergent literacy skills through a partnership with Dollywood Foundation. Through this activity, age-appropriate books are mailed to registered children birth up to age five (0-5) monthly. Children are eligible to receive books regardless of family income. Families are encouraged to participate in surveys designed to evaluate the program's impact on their children.

   $3,324 spentof which $205 as grants
   0% of program spending

8. SERVICE PROMOTION AND OUTREACH (5517):The Outreach activity will be a comprehensive activity that will increase awareness of (a) the importance of early childhood development (b) the availability and utilization of Smart Start funded programs and services, and (c) local community programs and services. This activity will also promote awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Partnership staff will participate in appropriate community groups to address resiliency. The Bilingual Outreach Specialist will coordinate initiatives designed to promote Duplin County programs and services to the community as well as develop relationships with community partners and stakeholders. This will be done by partnering with local businesses, faith-based organizations, and educational, business, faith, social, and health organizations serving children birth to five and their families. Additionally, the Bilingual Outreach Specialist will provide services that improve the ways programs, professionals, families, and community members engage with each other to strengthen services to children and families. The Bilingual Outreach Specialist will create outreach materials for the Partnership such as a…

   $123,070 spentof which $33,266 as grants
   11% of program spending

9. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL(3104): Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) will offer parents of preschoolers and employees of licensed child care facilities a resource lending library. Additionally, CCR&R will offer child care providers technical assistance in improving the quality of care and in-service trainings on a wide variety of topic areas. Other services offered will include public awareness about the importance of quality child care. CCR&R services and/or events will be advertised in the Partnership's newsletter and other media. Smart Start funds will pay for up to two Child Care Specialists and a Child Care Resource and Referral Supervisor. Funds for this activity may pay for meeting and conference expenses and non-cash incentives used for provider trainings and/or recognition events.

   $122,888 spentof which $134 as grants
   11% of program spending

10. 0002 - Program Income Reversion

    $1,404 spent
    0% of program spending

11. 9100 - Non cash Gifts and awards

    $93 spent
    0% of program spending

The 11 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,077,627.