Funding

Wake County SmartStart funds vital services in early care and education, social/emotional intervention, and family support, all of which make a difference for thousands of our county’s youngest children, their families and child care providers.

For FY 09-10, with our budget of $22.5 million, we funded 14 agencies that manage 27 community programs, including More at Four.

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Research shows that funding birth-to-five programs is the best way to maximize taxpayers' investments in education. Despite difficult economic conditions during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, and uncertainty in the lives of area families, Wake County SmartStart has worked diligently to support quality early child care services to families and children in the most need.