About PfCF

About PfCF

Partners for Children & Families (PfCF) is the Smart Start partnership in Moore County. We fund programs and services that benefit Moore County children birth to five and their families.

Click the link below to view our PfCF Brochure:

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To learn more about the programs and services that we fund,

click on the tab entitled Our Programs & Services.

 

PfCF Mission

WHO WE ARE: 

Partners for Children & Families (PfCF) is the Smart Start partnership in Moore County.  We fund programs and services that benefit Moore County children birth to five and their families.

 

OUR VISION:

We envision Moore County as a community actively engaged in the development of children.

 

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to unite the community to effectively support and empower families; prepare children to succeed in school and encourage lifelong learning; thereby contributing to the economic vitality of Moore County.

 

SMART START:

Smart Start is North Carolina's nationally recognized and award-winning early childhood initiative designed to ensure that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed.

PfCF Staff

Terry Reynolds

Terry W. Reynolds, Executive Director

 

 

Matt Rizzolo

Matt Rizzolo, Business Manager

 

Alex Webster

Alejandra Webster, Interpreter

 

Ericka Messina, Community Educator

 

Pam Van Dyk

Dr. Pam Van Dyk, Program Evaluator


 

Our Programs & Services

Family Support

Strengthening the Family Unit

Encouraging Early Literacy 

Distribution of age-appropriate books as well as instruction in literacy activities for preschool children.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families (910) 949-4045

Interpreter Services 

Translation assistance for Spanish speaking families.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families (910) 949-4045

Teens As Parents Program 

Support services for new and expectant parents who are students of Moore County Schools.

Contact: Life Care Pregnancy Center (910) 947-6199

Health & Safety

Fortifying Health Services for Young Children

Newborn Home Visitation Program

Education, resources, and support for families of newborn infants provided by a registered pediatric nursing staff.

Contact: FirstHealth Home Health Services (910) 295-2211

Assuring Better Child Health and Development

Training for physicians and staff on integrating developmental screenings and referral into well-child visits.

Contact: Sandhills Community Care Network (910) 246-9806

Early Care & Education

Helping Families Pay for Child Care

Child Care Scholarship Program

Child care scholarships for parents who are college students; preference given for those studying Early Childhood Curriculum.

Contact: Sandhills Community College (910) 695-3902

Child Care for Family Literacy Classes

Child care scholarships for parents enrolled in Family Literacy classes.

Contact: Sandhills Community College (910) 695-3784 or (910) 695-3933

Child Care Subsidy at DSS

Assists working parents in paying for child care.

Contact: Moore County Social Services (910) 947-2436 ext. 4503

More At Four

High-quality pre-kindergarten for at-risk four year olds.

Contact: Moore County Schools (910) 947-2342

 

Helping Families Find Child Care

Consumer Education / Parent Referrals

Provides information on local child care options and details on how to choose a quality child care program.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families - CCR&R (910) 949-4045 Ext. 103

 

Increasing the Quality of Child Care

WAGE$ Program 

Salary supplements for child care providers.

Contact: Child Care Services (919) 967-3272

Child Care Professional Development

Technical assistance for child care providers who want to continue their education.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families - CCR&R (910) 949-4045

Child Care Health Consultant

Health and safety assistance to child care providers.

Contact: FirstHealth (910) 255-3648

Child Care Food Program (C.A.C.F.P.)

Provides reimbursement to qualified family child care home providers for nutritious meals and snacks served to participating children in their care.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families - CCR&R (910) 949-4045 Ext. 111

Family Child Care Homes (F.C.C.H.)

Provides information and training for potential and existing family child care home providers.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families - CCR&R (910) 949-4045 Ext. 104

Child Care Centers (C.C.C.)

Provides technical assistance and coordinates training opportunities for child care center providers.

Contact: Partners for Children & Families - CCR&R (910) 949-4045