Early Care Specialist Deanna Lyles shares her visit to Anna's Books, a free book program providing crucial literacy resources to child care centers and pediatric offices with tight budgets. Learn how Anna’s Books honors a loved educator's legacy by distributing nearly 100,000 free books and fueling a love of reading in the community.

Discover all that Family Support Network has to offer Region A in December. This month, enjoy Cookies with Santa, learn about regional support, like food resources and financial training, and community meetings discussing FASD support, Medicaid enrollment, and youth programs.

The rising costs of groceries, housing, and other necessities have made it incredibly challenging for many households to afford the food they need. This is a difficult, stressful time, and no one should ever have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Whether you need immediate help or long-term support, we have gathered the essential information you need to find relief and connect with resources right now. Help is here- let's make sure you find it.

At Region A Partnership for Children, we believe that creating a high-quality, supportive learning environment starts with well-equipped early educators. That’s why we're ready to shine a spotlight on one of the most essential skills a child can master—Self-Regulation. 

The Cliff Effect: Does a pay raise mean losing critical benefits like food, housing, or childcare? Join the Family Support Network of Region A on Dec 11, 2025, at 6 PM to understand this dilemma and learn proven strategies with The Circles Way. Get solutions to achieve financial stability.

The Family Support Network announces upcoming meetings and workshops.

The Family Support Network invites you to be a voice in your community. Here are the upcoming Smart Start Local Interagency Coordinating Council meetings for our region. The Family Support Network (FSN) is a parent-to-parent program serving families of children with special needs (physical, behavioral, medical, foster/adoptive, kinship) or health concerns.

The Family Support Network announces Caregiver Connections workshops for service providers. This workshop will be offered on multiple dates and will focus on supporting individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Family Support Network (FSN) of Region A announces October meetings. FSN is a parent-to-parent program serving families of children with special needs (physical, behavioral, medical, foster/adoptive, kinship) or health concerns.

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed September 2025 as Smart Start Month, a time to celebrate the dedicated network that helps build the foundation for every child in North Carolina to enter school healthy, supported, and ready to learn. In recognition of this important month and the tireless service of individuals in our region, Region A Partnership for Children (RAPC) recently honored eight recipients from the seven westernmost counties and the Qualla Boundary as Champions for Ch

The NCDCDEE Star-Rated License is changing! Discover three new Pathways to the Stars, which focus on program assessment, classroom quality, and accreditation. This month's post also includes vital early childhood education strategies: healthy anger management for children, effective early literacy tips (like front-facing books), and NCFELD-aligned activities, including story sequencing, leaf art, and pumpkin measuring. Get the scoop on licensing changes, a self-care reminder,

The WNC Health Policy Initiative discusses how NC's childcare crisis is putting families and businesses between a rock and a hard place.

We are accepting proposals for evidenced-based activities that will support the early development of children in fiscal years 25-26, 26-27.

It’s Smart Start Month and we want to honor champions throughout our region.

Region A Partnership for Children continues to provide families with opportunities to experience fun and educational events.

Grant from Cedar Creek Club is helping promote early childhood development in Parents as Teachers program.

Family Place Library is a program that focuses on helping libraries become a center for early learning, parent and family support programs,

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