Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Smart Start family support services and parent education are available to all families with young children. Special attention is given to families whose life circumstances make it more challenging to provide the environment their children need and deserve. Smart Start Rowan provides families with the education, information and resources they need as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Child Care Resource and Referral: Assists parents looking for child care by providing referrals, call 704-210-1008. More information
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC): For a nominal fee, of only $10.00 annually parents can check out over 500 books, learning kits, and educational toys. Please call Bianca Muñoz, 704-603-3354 for more information. More information (PDF)
Circle of Parents: A parent support group that gives participants the opportunity to share in each other’s challenges and successes while developing a network of support. Parents as Teachers Offers home visits to provide parents with the knowledge and skills needed to help prepare their children for success in school. More information (PDF) More information (program flyer)
Parents As Teachers: Offers home visits to provide parents with knowledge & skills needed to help prepare their children for success in school.More Information
Nurturing Parenting Program: Is a curriculum-based, parenting education program that works with the whole family. Families participate in 2 1/2 hour fun, educational sessions that meet weekly. At each session, adults and children take part in separate, age-appropriate activities as well as share food and family nurturing time together. Services provided by Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, 704-639-1700. More information
