Child Advocacy
Agency: Robeson County Department of Social Services
(910) 671-6200
Smart Start supports Child Advocacy Coordination services for children birth – 5 and their families. Available services include group and individual in home parenting sessions, and education, technical assistance, and workshops focusing on child abuse/neglect awareness and prevention for childcare providers and the community. Age-appropriate sessions may also be periodically conducted for children birth – 5 years in child care settings. Possible topics include Stranger Danger, My Body is Mine, and Protecting My Body.
Additionally, the Child Advocacy Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings on referral cases. Referrals will include children that are victims of sexual abuse and serious physical abuse in which the Department of Social Services has received a Child Protective Services Report. All services provided will be free to families.
Email: tonia.hayes-alleyne@dss.co.robeson.nc.us
Child Care Subsidy
Agency: Robeson County Department of Social Services
(910) 671-3720
Assists in making child care accessible and affordable to the families of Robeson County.
Email: carla.bass@dss.co.robeson.nc.us
Comprehensive Speech, Hearing and Language Program
Agency: Speech Pathology Services of Robeson
(910) 738-6071
Provides screening of children birth – 5 years of age in child care settings and health clinics for potential speech-language, hearing, and middle ear problems. Provides trainings to childcare and healthcare providers to identify areas of concern as well as encourage regular well child visits. Program is overseen by a licensed speech-language pathologist and audiologist. Screenings are performed primarily at licensed child care facilities in the county, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Recommendations for further evaluations will be made, if needed.
Email: speech@spsofrobeson.com
Email: ebethcody@spsofrobeson.com
Educational Award
Agency: Robeson Community College
(910) 272-3442
Provides awards to support and enhance education and training opportunities for Robeson County child care facility teachers and providers.
Email: bwalters@robeson.edu
Environmental Quality Star Tracks
Agency: Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc.
(910) 738-6767, Ext. 290
Child care centers and family child care homes, made aware of the components of quality child care, improve their center using the Environmental Rating Scales. Using a signed agreement, participants agree to increase their “star status” up to 5 stars. Assessments of facilities allow for grants. Child Care Center Directors are eligible to participate in the Early Childhood Leadership Institute — a seven-month business/leadership program facilitated by the Regional Center of UNC-Pembroke. Technical assistance is always available.
Email: qes@rcpartnership4children.org
Homespun Nurturing Peer Counseling Program
Agency: Robeson County Health Department
(910) 671-3274
This program offers breastfeeding support and education to pregnant women and their families which otherwise would not be available. Emphasis is placed on breastfeeding education and promotions, as well as referring women and children to primary health care providers. It encourages WIC participation, medical insurance, and immunizations for young children. Services operate countywide seven days a week from 8:00 am-5:00 pm with limited evening hours.
Email: monica.mcvicker@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Learning Together
Agency: Robeson County Health Department
(910) 739-7851
This evening program increases school readiness for children ages 3 – 5 years old including their caregivers. Teachers develop and initiate 11 weekly training sessions that address how parents can teach their children language development, math, and social skills. This program is designed for children with little or no formal preschool experience. Locations are available at 14 elementary schools in Robeson County.
Email: rhiannon_cca@bellsouth.net
Email: mac_cca@bellsouth.net
Nurse Family Partnership
Agency: Robeson County Health Department
(910) 671-3419 or (910) 674-6169
Highly educated nurses visit eligible women in their homes during their first pregnancy and throughout the first two years of their children’s lives. The program is a statewide initiative following a national model that seeks to improve pregnancy outcomes and child health through primary prevention. Additionally, the program seeks to improve the economic self-sufficiency of the family through personal development goals.
Email: cindy.herndon@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Parents as Teachers
Agency: Robeson County Health Department
(910) 738-6767, Ext. 245, 246, or 250
A family education program offering parents regularly scheduled personal home visits, group meetings, and developmental screenings for children as well as a network of resources. A home/school/community partnership that begins at birth and extends to age five. Provides service to Spanish-speaking families.
Email: debra.b.patterson@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Email: lana.oxendine@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Email: juanita.lynge@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Professional Development
Agency: Robeson Community College
(910) 272-3446 or (910) 272-3444
Provides assistance to child care providers, who work directly with children ages 0 – 5, related to information, referrals and resources for admission and transfer requirements, financial aid and computer access. The Coordinator will also work with child care providers to develop individual professional development plans.
Email: tevans@robeson.edu
Email: aevans@robeson.edu
Program Coordination and Community Education
Agency: Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc.
(910) 738-6767, Ext. 229
The Program Manager holds quarterly Service Coordination meetings. The Manager works to develop plans that enhance services to clients, connect with appropriate Smart Start and community resources, enhance community collaboration and promote their services within the community. The Manager will develop, update, and will be in charge of distribution of a Resource Guide to all key stakeholders and the community at large.
Email: progmgr@rcpartnership4children.org
Email: progdir@rcpartnership4children.org
Shining Stars Preschool
Agency: Public Schools of Robeson County
(910) 671-4343 (Lumberton) or (910) 521-0559 (Pembroke)
Shining Stars provides inclusive preschool care for children with special needs.
Email: schultzm.sts@robeson.k12.nc.us
Email: brittj.sts@robeson.k12.nc.us
Smart Start Resource Lending Library
Agency: Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc.
(910) 738-6767, Ext. 295 or 221
A resource lending library serving parents, childcare providers, early care and education students, and child and family serving community agencies working with children ages 0 – 5 in Robeson County. Trainings, workshops, outreach and technical assistance services available during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends as needed. Parents, childcare providers, early care and education students, and community agencies have access to training/workshops relating to age appropriate and developmentally appropriate selection of materials, technical assistance and orientation to utilize resources and Ellison die cuts. Childcare providers and early care and education students will also have access to lesson plan development trainings/workshops. Delivery of resources to licensed childcare facilities may be provided.
Email: rll@rcpartnership4children.org
Email: commspec@rcpartnership4children.org
