SAFEchild

864 West Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 743-6140
(919) 743-6143 (fax)
www.safechildnc.org

Crianza Con Carino (The Nurturing Program for Spanish Speaking Families)

This 12 to 24-week family education program blends child-rearing information with social supports to strengthen Spanish-speaking families living in Wake County. Culturally sensitive, bi-lingual volunteers facilitate parent and children's groups using a nationally recognized curriculum. The program is offered to urban and rural families who may be experiencing family violence. Parents and their children attend together but meet in separate groups.

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During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, 428 child care providers reported an increase in knowledge as a result of technical assistance and educational opportunities available to them.

By offering professional development, educational opportunities and technical assistance to more than 83% of Wake County’s child care teachers, Wake County SmartStart positively impacted the quality of child care by increasing the skill of child care professionals.

In FY 2008-2009, Wake County SmartStart funded services and activities through which almost 70% of child care facilities in Wake County received consultation and training, resulting in more highly-trained child care workers, which is critical to the quality of care a child receives.