About Us

30 for 30 Campaign

We’re celebrating 30 years of service in 2024! Our goal is to raise at least $30,000 by December 2024. Your donation will help us to continue providing quality programs and services for children and families in Greene and Lenoir Counties. It is important that children have access to services and resources to promote healthy development through literacy, healthy living, and support to early education. The Lenoir-Greene Partnership for Children, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Tax ID: 56-1898462. Thank you for your contribution to the Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties! Donate at www.lgpfc.org/donate.

About Partnership For Children

In 1993, then North Carolina governor Jim Hunt proposed a state-wide, early childhood initiative called Smart Start which would use state funds to provide services for early childhood development. The legislation was ratified and “Partnerships for Children” were established to serve all 100 North Carolina Counties by managing and distributing Smart Start funds to local early childhood initiatives.

The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties, established in 1994, is one of those partnerships and works to develop today’s children to become tomorrow’s leaders. The Partnership accomplishes this mission by providing and supporting a variety of programs and services that target children and their families.

Our Vision

“A community that nurtures and supports children and families in a safe and healthy environment through accessible quality childcare and family services.”

Staff Directory

Briana Andrews

Child Care Health Consultant

Taylor Bowen

Professional Development Coordinator

Edward Chisolm

Executive Director

April Fields

Finance Director

Kerry Heath

Program Specialist

Jennelle Lewis

Early Literacy/Outreach Coordinator

Julissa Lopez

Program Coordinator

Stacie Parrish

Program Specialist

Steve Roman

Triple P Coordinator

Stephanie Sullivan

Technical Assistance Coordinator

Board of Directors

  • Antonio Blow
  • Kendra Maye- Britton
  • Tristan Bruner (Chair)
  • Frank Creech
  • Frankie Dawson
  • Estefany Eing
  • Vallarie Hill
  • Bethany McKissick
  • Melissa Reese (Secretary)
  • Nicky Sheppard (Treasurer)
  • Amanda Smith
  • Natasha Sutton (Vice Chair)

Get Involved

The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties wants you to get involved! Please see the opportunities below.

  • Our most pressing need is your donation so that we can effectively serve as many families in Lenoir and Greene Counties as possible. 100% of your donation to the Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties will go to funding local programs and services for young children and their families. No private donation dollars are used on administrative expenses. That means that your contribution goes further. The Partnership for Children is a 501(c)3 organization so your contribution is tax deductible. Your donation, no matter what the amount, will help us meet the needs of families in our community.
  • We are always in need of families to advocate our cause to our local legislators. Each year there is a risk of funding cuts to Smart Start and other state funds directed toward young children. Community members are encouraged to write to their local legislators as well as visit them to encourage the legislator’s support of early childhood initiatives.

If you would like to volunteer your time at the Partnership, please call us and we will let you know about current volunteer opportunities.

Annual Reports

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