The Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Orange County arrives at school healthy and ready to succeed. We focus on the early years of a child's life—from birth to age five—which is the most critical time in a child's development.

The Partnership works collaboratively with the community to identify issues and create solutions to the concerns facing young children and families. We design and fund model programs to ensure children and their families have the resources they need to get off to a smart start. Our programs focus on early childhood education, child health care, early intervention, parenting education and family support.

The Accounting and Contracts Manager is responsible for directing all accounting and financial functions of the organization including contracts management. 
Specific duties include: managing all financial; accounting and contract needs; developing and implementing agency policies; assisting in annual budget preparation; serving as primary contact with Office of the State Auditor ;developing required reports; serving as a liaison with governmental/private outside agencies 

The Fiscal Officer must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, strong technology skills and CPA. Experience working with non-profits/foundations, is highly preferred. Experience with Fund Accounting and MIP. 
Interested individuals must submit a current resume and cover letter which includes minimum salary requirements and date of availability to: cbrooks@orangesmartstart.org 

On Sunday February 28 the families participating in the Growing Healthy Kids Community Garden came together to plant some of this seasons seeds. The Seedling event was held at the recently updated UNC Botanical Garden's learning center.

Children were able to learn about seeds as well as mix dirt and do their own planting. The planted seeds were then transfered to the greenhouse where they will remain for several weeks until they are permanately planted at our commuity garden locations.  

The Growing Healthy Kids Community Gardens are in their third season and continue to have a positive effect on the young children and families participating.

Preventing Obesity By Design Applications are due by Friday March 5, at 5pm.

Please click on link below for application in Word doc.

POD Application

POD Flyer

On Sunday January 24th the Young Children's Art Exhibit opening was at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. The event kicked off the year long tour of this year's sleections across Orange County.

The event was attended by close to 100 friends and family of the young artists as well as local dignitaries such as Orange County Com. Bernadette Pelissier, who spoke on the importance of art in our children's lives. 

Once again we would like to thank all our young artists, their parents and the sponsors for helping us with this event and this coming year's tour.

UPDATE!

A delegation of more than ten representatives from Orange County recently attended the Smart Investing forum in Greensboro. The topic was the importance of ealry investment in our children. The crowd was a diverse mix of local business orangizations and other non-profits. This meeting set-up a regional conference that will be held in March in Durham.

For Additional Information click here

SEE PHOTOS OF THE MEETING BELOW

NCSECC CODE: 3512

The Orange County Partnership for Young Children

1829 East Franklin St.
Suite 1200-C
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

P:919-967-9091
F:919-933-1008
ocpyc@orangesmartstart.org

NEW STAFF!

Cate Graziani

09-10 Board Meeting Calendar