Down East Partnership for Children

"Launching Every Child as a Healthy Lifelong Learner"

Parents,

Children & Families

Policy Makers & Investors

Parents,

Children & Families

Early Education Professionals

Our Community

Improving the Education and Health of Children in

Nash & Edgecombe Counties

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Family First

More than a philosophy, Family First is a free service for families in Edgecombe and Nash counties providing families with easy access to free information and resources to programs in these areas.

Call us and ask

for one of our

Family First

Counselors at

(252) 985-4300

or toll free at

1-888-285-0849.

7 Reasons to Support DEPC

Breakaway with Jen Dwyer, "Down East"http://breakawaytheshow.com/

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New Report: Find out the essential elements for community change around early childhood education in this report for DEPC by the National Implementation Research Network.

What's For Dinner? Check out this weekly blog to find new, healthy recipe ideas.

Ready Schools Toolkit

Find out more about the successful

Ready Schools' strategies in our new

Ready Schools Toolkit.

Economic Vitality Brochure

Find out why early childhood

education makes economic sense.

"Produce and Play Days" Starts May 14

Starting May 14, DEPC will offer "Produce and Play Days" each Monday (except Memorial Day) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at DEPC's Discovery Park on 215 Lexington Street, Rocky Mount. Bring the family, enjoy the farmers' market and participate in some fun activities for the children. Connect with us on Facebook for each week's offering.

Schedule:

May 14 - Opening Day - 3:30-5:30

Children decorate flower pot, plant, take home spring flower.

May 21 - Story times - 3:15, 4:15. Each child takes home free book.