Safe & Healthy Environments

A nurturing environment directly affects a child’s healthy development, as it influences a child’s brain architecture. As such, all children have the right to live in nurturing environments, safe from fear, and to have access to the health care, mental health services, dental care and preventive services they need to thrive and grow into healthy, productive and independent adults. It is for these reasons Wake County SmartStart supports partner agencies which offer early intervention services, preventive medical care, parenting support groups, and parenting classes and home visits.

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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.