The North Carolina Partnership for Children
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The North Carolina Partnership for Children is a state-level nonprofit that coordinates the Smart Start initiative across North Carolina. It administers funding to 75 local partnerships, each functioning as an independent nonprofit that handles its own hiring. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the organization operates within the philanthropic fundraising services sector to support early childhood development from birth onward. Its work brings together families, educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other stakeholders involved in early childhood to ensure children have the experiences needed for healthy growth. In May 2026, the organization announced a partnership with Reach Out & Read to expand access to books for young children from day one.