PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF THE FOOTHILLS INC

Programs

1. Childcare and education affordability included the part day program. This program serves mcdowell county children, ages two through five years old who are not enrolled in a regulated child care or public preschool setting or missed the birthdate cut-off for kindergarten. The program has four sites. Two an three-year-olds meet two mornings a week, while older three to five-year-olds meet three mornings a week with classes adjusted by age. The program utilizes the creative curriculum, and children's development is tracked using the strategies gold assessment tool. There were 105 children enrolled. 79 developmental screenings conducted with 4 receiving referrals for additional services.

   $236,290 spentof which $236,290 as grants
   26% of program spending

2. Hurricane relief program provided assitance to child care centers and child care homes that were directly affected by hurricane helene. 34 child care centers and child care homes received hurricane relief funding for loss of revenue and damages sustained to their facilities.

   $205,284 spentof which $205,284 as grants
   23% of program spending

3. Family support activities included circle of parents programs, dolly parton imagination library program, and the play to learn program and community outreach. The circle of parents program provided a parent support group through weekly meetings so parents can gain self-esteem, overcome isolation and improve their parenting skills. 156 adults participated in at least one session. The dolly parton imagination library program offers an opportunity to prepare children for kindergarten by exposing them to the concepts of print, encouraging child/parent reading and increasing early literacy activities in the home, thereby stimulating the child's interest in reading and learning. Participating children receive an age appropriate book each month from time of registration until age 5. 40,270 books delivered, 3264 children served. The play to learn program provided free, weekly two-hour play groups involving parents/caregivers, children, and a facilitator. The program promoted positive and healthy outcomes for children birth-five years of age and supported parents and caregivers as they prepare their children for kindergarten. 3 group sessions conducted. 34 parents and 42 children attended…

   $272,572 spentof which $67,157 as grants
   30% of program spending

4. Health & safety activites included vision screenings and health and safety education to families with children. 12 vision screenings provided to children and 23 families received health and safety education.

   $1,675 spent
   0% of program spending

5. The child care and education quality support for early education programs provides services to all childcare centers and family child care homes in mcdowell county. Technical assistance is provided through observation, consultation, and modeling. Assistance is also provided to prepare for environmental rating scale assessments, support the infant-toddler quality program, and offer behavior management guidance. Training is provided through group training opportunities for childcare staff, including specific training course that relate to changes in regulations, required state trainings, and other trainings as needed. Directors meetings are also included every quarter. 140 early childhood educators participated in trainings; 15 centers or homes were represented at the trainings; 22 childcare staff received individual ta. The growing mind early resource library program connected families and early childhood professionals with the types of materials they needed to stimulate growth and learning for children aged birth to five. The library offered lending toys, educational materials, and themed kits that engaged children in a fun, age-approprite manner to facilitate the mental and…

   $184,710 spentof which $138,075 as grants
   21% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $900,531.