Safe Kids Johnston County Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week
Safe Kids Johnston County Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week Johnston County, NC — Safe Kids Johnston County is celebrating Child Passenger Safety Week, from September 21-27. As a special designation recently proclaimed by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, the week recognizes the importance of keeping kids safe in cars and on the road. “Last year, we checked 174 car seats in Johnston County, and a staggering 79% were being used incorrectly,” stated Jennifer Williams, Safe Kids Johnston
Partnership for Children Hosts Community Advocacy Night, Paving the Way for Child Care Solutions
Partnership for Children Hosts Community Advocacy Night, Paving the Way for Child Care Solutions Selma, NC — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County hosted a powerful event in August to engage families and community leaders in a discussion about the child care crisis and its impacts on Johnston County residents. The evening brought together parents, child care providers, and elected officials to reflect on the challenges facing families and included a screening of "Take Care NC," a documentary
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Partnership Seeks Participants for Free Child Care Academy
Partnership Seeks Participants for Free Child Care Academy Johnston County — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is now accepting participants for its Child Care Academy this fall. The program provides free, comprehensive training and support to individuals interested in pursuing a career in child care. Participants will complete all required training sessions, fingerprinting, and a background check. The program also includes professionalism training, interview practice, classroom
Partnership for Children of Johnston County Celebrates Smart Start Month
Partnership for Children of Johnston County Celebrates Smart Start MonthJohnston County, NC — The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is celebrating September as Smart Start Month, a special designation recently proclaimed by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners to recognize the essential role of the Smart Start Network in supporting North Carolina’s youngest children and the adults who care for them.“In Johnston County, the Partnership is the backbone of the local early childhood system,”
Read to Grow Announces 4th Annual Poster Contest to Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month
Read to Grow Announces 4th Annual Poster Contest to Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month Johnston County, NC – Read to Grow Johnston County is excited to announce its 4th Annual Poster Contest in honor of Attendance Awareness Month this September. The contest encourages K-5 students to create posters highlighting the importance of regular school attendance. On August 18th, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed September 2025 as Attendance Awareness Month, recognizing the
New Story Walk Open in Selma, NC
SELMA, N.C. The first Story Walk in Selma has arrived! It is located along the walking path around Blackley Athletic Park at 601 W. Noble Street. The Story Walk concept offers families the opportunity to enjoy some light physical exercise while reading stories along the path. Through this walk around the park, participants are guided through questions to ask their children, leading to meaningful family conversations and an easy start to Early Literacy. The Story Walk is easily accessible and within walking
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRESENTS $12,000 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TO PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
Smithfield, N.C. - On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s Diaper Drive in the Fall of 2020. Due to a quick pivot from the Junior Women's League of Smithfield's Touch-A-Truck committee, the hard work of our members, and the incredible support of our community (and beyond), JWL was also able to donate more than 31,000 diapers, as well as wipes
