Smart Start of New Hanover County

11/01/2026

⭐ Thank you, The Learning Center Childcare, for lifting our Family Festival higher and for helping children dream big every single day. We’re so thankful for your support!

Join us Saturday, Nov 14th 10am-1pm at Long Leaf Park!
www.newhanoverkids.org/family-festival

10/31/2026

Carolina Gymnastics Academy’s Gym & Learn Preschool, where active play meets learning, helped us stick the landing at this year’s Smart Start Family Festival.
Thank you for being such a joyful sponsor! 🌟🌟🌟

Join us Saturday, Nov 14th 10am-1pm at Long Leaf Park!
www.newhanoverkids.org/family-festival

10/30/2026

Healthy families are happy families, and Molina Healthcare helps make our 2026 Smart Start Family Festival a day full of both. Thank you for showing up for the kids and parents in our community! 💙

10/28/2026

Join the Team!

is hiring a Family Services Manager.

The Family Services Manager (FSM) leads evidence-based family support programs, including Parents as Teachers, Circle of Parents, Kaleidoscope Play and Learn, and related initiatives that strengthen parenting, child development, and family access to community resources.

The FSM supervises staff; oversees program planning, operations, budgets, grants, compliance, reporting, and outcomes; develops funding proposals; and maintains policies and procedures consistent with program standards and organizational priorities. As a member of the leadership team, the FSM supports strategic planning and decision-making, obtains relevant program certification, and assists with service delivery as needed.

For the Job Description, Minimum Requirements, and Application Details, visit www.newhanoverkids.org/smart-start-jobs

10/27/2026

In partnership with the New Hanover County Fire Rescue, Safe Kids New Hanover is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check on Friday, October 30.

10/26/2026

Have you voted yet? This is the last week of early voting before Tuesday, Nov 3rd Election Day!

Early voting is open for the 2026 General Election in New Hanover County! See early voting details below and visit NHCvote.com to find more voter information.

10/22/2026

Smart Start Family Festival is all about strong families, thriving little ones, and a community that cares.

Join us for a FREE day of fun at
Long Leaf Park on Sat, Nov 14th from 10am-1pm.

together, discover community resources, meet local partners and celebrate the amazing little people in your life.

Festival details: www.newhanoverkids.org/family-festival/

10/22/2026

Water safety is important to everyone, especially those of us living close to the shore!

The UNCW Boat Club presents Water Safety Night, a free evening all about staying safe on the water. When: Monday, October 26, 6:00 to 7:00 PM Where: Cameron Hall, Room 105, UNCW. The Qualified Captain will share his expertise, including crucial habits for safety and security on the water. UNCW women's basketball coach Nicole Woods will share her experience as a drowning survivor. Open to all. Free entry. Stick around for a raffle with prizes!

Free Registration at www.eventbrite.com/e/water-safety-night-tickets-2003430166559

10/22/2026

Smart Start of NHC offers Parents as Teachers at no cost to families in ! Contact us today at 910.815.3731.
Learn more about available parenting programs at www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support

10/22/2026

Thank you to Marie Stanton and the Inland Greens community for their donation of new and gently used books! These books will help nurture a love of reading among young children in .

Learn more about early literacy initiatives at link in comments. ⤵️

We’re grateful for members who help make a priority and put more books into the hands of young readers!