Durham's Partnership for Children

Why #earlychildhood? In the early years, a child's brain is like a sponge, absorbing everything around them. This critical period lays the foundation for their future learning and success. 💫 #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Our latest #blogpost addresses an issue we see all too often in our communities: gun safety. Addressing #gunsafety requires all of us to become educated, have hard conversations, share safety resources and educate our youngest children and their families: dpfc.net/gun-safety-is-…

Our final day of our Holiday Spirit Week was PJ DAY! We loved being cozy at work in our pajamas and slippers 💤🌛 #HappyHolidays from our team to yours!

Will your child turn 4 years old by August 31, 2026? Get a jumpstart on their academic future with a high-quality Pre-K program! ⭐ ✏️ Fill out our interest form to receive more information about the Durham PreK application: tinyurl.com/durhamprek #DurhamNC #EarlyChildhood #PreK

Looking for #JobResources in #DurhamNC? Check out these local organizations for help with everything from #interviewing to #jobtraining and more!💫

How many reindeer can you spot in this photo? 🦌 Yesterday was Favorite Holiday Character day as part of our #HolidaySpiritWeek at the Partnership. We had Frosty the Snowman, Kevin from Home Alone, the Grinch, and not one, but TWO Santas join us! 💫 🧑‍🎄 ❄️

Our DPfC Holiday Spirit Week is in full swing! Yesterday's holiday sweater day had us decked out in everything tacky, fun, and cozy. ☃️❄️ Stay tuned to see what other themes we have up our sleeve! #HappyHolidays

Today, we express our appreciation for our community of families, staff, program partners, early educators and childcare center staff, early childhood advocates, and donors for your support of our mission! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍂

More than 23,000 children in Durham are at their most crucial developmental phase. ⭐ When you contribute to us on or before #GivingTuesday, you are investing in local families, community programs, and meaningful impact – where it truly counts. ➡️ Donate: tinyurl.com/dpfctuesday2025

Some of our staff had the chance to join in on A New Beginning's Friendsgiving across their childcare center sites last week! We loved sharing smiles and a meal with families amongst fall crafts!

Need ideas for fun activities to do with your 3-year-old? Try these #socialemotional activities this weekend to support healthy development with your child 💫 #EarlyChildhood #SocialEmotionalLearning

Ready, set, LAUNCH! 🚀 It's not too late to enroll your child for the 2025-2026 school year in a high-quality Pre-K program! Want to learn more? Fill out an interest form at: durhamprek.org/dpk-applicatio…

Some of our team attended a Community Advisory Board meeting today followed by volunteering at the @DiaperBankNC! We were excited to come together with other community partners to wrap diaper packs for families across the state💙 Get involved at: ncdiaperbank.org

No matter what’s happening around us, our commitment to our community doesn’t waver. We are here to support children and families in Durham.💙

No one should have to spend Thanksgiving alone or without a meal. Multiple organizations in Durham are hosting turkey giveaways or providing free meals to the community. Check out this list sourced from abc11, to find the closest location near you! 🍂🦃💙

Kick off the giving season with a gift to support Durham’s young children! 💙 We’re launching our #GivingTuesday campaign today, with the goal of raising $10,000 by December 2nd. Give today, shape tomorrow!💫 ➡️ Make your impact at: lnkd.in/ekDHHuye

What kind of role do we play in the early childhood ecosystem in Durham? Our Executive Director, Kate Irish, said it best! 💫 Learn more about the Partnership at: dpfc.net #EarlyChildhood #FamilySupport #ChildhoodChampions

During the first three years of life, sensory pathways reach their peak development, signaling a crucial period for cognitive and emotional growth. Early experiences shape how children perceive and interact with the world, highlighting the importance of nurturing environments💫

Nurturing early development is crucial to a child's future success. As a parent, engaging in thoughtfully designed activities can significantly enhance this process. These #socialemotional activity ideas encourage curiosity and creativity while bonding with your 6-month old! 💙

The government shutdown is putting 65,000+ Head Start children at risk! Join us tomorrow for NHSA’s Day of Action, where we contact our members of Congress and tell them to #EndTheShutdown. 👉#email-congress" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nhsa.org/take-action/#e… #StandForHeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation