Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership

Organization

Edenton, NC

Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership connects families in Chowan and Perquimans Counties with child-care referrals, scholarships, parenting consultations, and school-readiness programs.

  • Families in Chowan or Perquimans County seeking child care referrals
  • Working or college-attending families needing child care financial assistance
  • Parents seeking Triple P behavioral consultations

Albemarle Rc & D Council

Organization

Edenton, NC

Albemarle RC&D Council has completed over 500 projects since 1972 across ten northeast North Carolina counties, including watershed restoration and public water access design.

  • local governments seeking grant writing and project management
  • community groups planning watershed restoration projects
  • constructed wetland and water management projects

Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

Does Smart Start place my child directly with a day-care provider?

No. It provides child-care referrals and information rather than direct placement.

Who may qualify for child-care financial assistance in Chowan County?

The scholarship program is intended for eligible families who are working or attending college; eligibility details must be confirmed with Smart Start.

What parenting and early-childhood programs are available through Smart Start?

Programs include Triple P one-on-one parenting consultations, Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby education, free monthly books for children from birth through age five, and Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups.

Can Albemarle RC&D help with a shoreline or public waterfront project?

Yes. Its listed services include shoreline stabilization, constructed wetlands, public water-access design, parks and recreation design, grant writing, and project management.

Which counties does Albemarle RC&D serve?

Its service region includes Chowan and nine other northeastern North Carolina counties: Camden, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington.