Health & Safety

A healthy start is vital to a child’s future development. Appropriate and timely medical care is essential. Children at risk for developmental delays need services early in life to reach their full potential. Smart Start Rowan supports health care for uninsured children & pregnant mothers, prevention of tooth decay, and developmental screenings.

NAP SACC- Nutritional and Physical Self-Assessment in Childcare:
Provides child care centers and family child care homes with educational programs to improve the nutritional quality of food served, increase the amount and quality of physical activity, and enhance staff-child interactions. This program is designed to help set preschool children on a lifelong path to healthy eating and being active. Services provided by The Rowan County Health Department, 704-216-8806.

Healthy Beginnings: Primary medical care for sick and well children who are uninsured or under insured and prenatal care for expecting moms who have no maternity insurance. Healthy Beginnings is provided in collaboration with the Rowan County Health Department. For more information call 704-216-8872.

ABCD: Assuring Better Child Health and Development: Assists local primary care physicians to enhance developmental screenings and referrals, thus encouraging further evaluation and services for children ages 0-5 years. Services provided by contracted Early Intervention Specialist, Lisa Edwards.

Important Health Information

Measles Vaccine Information (PDF)

El Sarampión y la Vacuna (PDF)

2016 State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report

Smart Start Rowan, a local nonprofit, seeks a full time Family Support Program Lead, whose primary responsibilities include providing outreach targeted at families with children in the 0-5 age range. Additionally, this position would provide oversight and staff support of our two family support programs: Triple P and Kaleidoscope Play and Learn playgroups.

Must be proficient in outreach and family engagement & possess a keen understanding of family support programs. Familiarity with Triple P and child/family playgroups a plus. BS/BA in ECE, Child & Family Studies or a related field, and exp. providing outreach and development and management of family activities and programming desired. Must be a team player, self-motivated, detail oriented, w/ excellent communication, organization & interpersonal skills. A clean driving record and use of your personal vehicle required. Send cover letter, salary requirements & resume to Laura Villegas, 1329 Jake Alexander Blvd. S., Salisbury, NC 28146. Position open until filled.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smart Start Rowan, a local nonprofit, seeks a part-time Program Assistant (29 hours per week), for general office duties, data entry, customer service and assisting the program and administrative staff. AS/AA in Office/Business Administration, Human Development or related field & exp. in office setting desired. Must be self motivated w/ excellent communication, organization & interpersonal skills. Attention to detail required! Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Send cover letter, & resume, 1329 Jake Alexander Blvd. S., Salisbury, NC 28146. Position open until filled.

An Equal Opportunity Employer