ParentChild+ featured in The Junior League of Charlotte presents The CRIER Spring/Summer 2020 ...
PARENTCHILD+ by Tammy Stanard ParentChild+ uses education to break the cycle of poverty for low-income families. The organization engages early in life and helps toddlers, their parents, and their family child care providers access a path to possibility. For families living in underserved communities, ParentChild+ is a first…
United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation For The Carolinas Awards ParentChild+ COVID-19 ...
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA JULY 2020 – Since the COVID-19 crisis began in March, ParentChild+, a leading school readiness organization working in communities furthest from opportunity has rapidly adapted its model to meet the emergent needs of the families hardest hit by the crisis. ParentChild+’s primary focus is eliminating…
New Charlotte Group Hopes Books, Toys And Toddlers Can Break Cycle Of Poverty...
(WFAE) – Mecklenburg County is expanding pre-K to get 4-year-olds ready for kindergarten – but what about getting younger children ready for pre-K? A national program that’s moving into Charlotte does just that. Nerys Centeno is one of the local pioneers. On a recent February afternoon, she arrived at…
With Home Visits, Charlotte Effort Boosts School Readiness in a Familiar Setting...
(EdNC) – Natasha Curry didn’t know her 3-year-old son knew what a stop sign was. “He can barely see over his car seat,” Curry said. “It was kind of shocking.” Since Curry signed up for ParentChild+, she has had four visits from an early learning specialist who brings toys,…
ParentChild+ Taps Angela Drakeford for Pivotal NC Director Role...
ParentChild+, the organization that helps America’s most vulnerable families prepare their young children for a lifetime of success, has deepened its bench of talent. Angela Drakeford, an experienced human-services professional based in Charlotte, has been hired as North Carolina Director, a new role in the organization. Drakeford will…
On February 3rd, we hosted an incredible discussion on the importance of representation of African American and Black characters, authors, and illustrators in children's literature. To watch the video, please click below.