Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc.

NC Pre-K Planning Committee / Board of Directors Meeting
2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County’s Board of Directors governs our organization by overseeing the administration and implementation of organizational vision and policy. The PFC Board of Directors also serves as the NC Pre-K Planning Committee.

For further information or to attend, contact Belinda Gainey at bgainey@ccpfc.org.

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Facility & Tenant Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-17 11:30 - 13:00
The PFC Facility and Tenant Committee meeting meets monthly. Meetings will be held in the Partnership for Children’s Charles Morris Conference Room and/or virtual.

For questions or to register to attend, please contact us.

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Child Care Resources and Referral Advisory Committee Meeting
2026-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
The CCR&R Advisory Committee shall assist in recommending policy, budget planning, and evaluating and making recommendations for the Corporation’s goals. The CCR&R Advisory Committee members shall understand the child care resource and referral services department and be willing to speak on its behalf to the community.

Human Resources Committee Meeting
2026-05-19 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-19 12:30 - 14:00
The Human Resource Committee will focus its work on policy issues and avoid becoming involved in staff hiring, promotion, and evaluation matters that are the responsibility of the President. The Human Resource Committee works with the Executive Committee and the Board Chair in selecting and evaluating the President.

For questions or to register to attend, please contact us.

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Board Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:30
The PFC Board Development Committee meeting meets bi-monthly. Meetings will be held in the Partnership for Children’s Charles Morris Conference Room and/or virtual.

For questions or to register to attend, please contact us.

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Community Engagement and Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-07 08:30 - 10:30
The Community Engagement and Development Committee leads the Board’s participation in community engagement and fund development.

This meeting will be held virtually.

Family Connects Community Advisory Committee Meeting
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00
This committee supports the Family Connects program by providing leadership, community involvement, engagement, and sustainable funding.

The Committee collaborates with community partners who seek to ensure the program’s success in Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson Counties.

This meeting will be held virtually.

Grilled Cheese Festival
2025-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, 5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills, North Carolina, 28348, United States
Where good food meets a good cause!

Grilled Cheese Festival Advance Ticket Sales ended on Nov. 7th. Day-of tickets will be available on-site at a higher rate.

Welcome to the Grilled Cheese Festival, the cheesiest event around! Get ready to melt your heart and tickle your taste buds with a day dedicated to everyone’s favorite ooey-gooey delight!

This deliciously fun event brings together creative chefs and food enthusiasts to celebrate everyone’s favorite ooey-gooey sandwich.

Savor mouthwatering creations, from traditional classics to gourmet innovations, with food vendors competing for the coveted “Big Cheese” award.

Best of all, your attendance helps support the vital work of the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, improving the lives of local children and families through education and community programs.

Bring your appetite and philanthropy to this unforgettable day where good food meets a good cause!

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FREE Play Group at Fascinate U Children's Museum - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn©
2025-06-26 09:30 - 11:00
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn© groups help families prepare their children from birth to five for success in school and life through play.

This FREE weekly playgroup offers developmentally appropriate playgroups. We will sing, read, play, and craft while focusing on early literacy and social-emotional competency.

FREE Play Group at Clark Park - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn©
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Clark Park, 631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301

NC Pre-K Planning Committee / Board of Directors Meeting
2025-06-12 12:00 - 14:00
The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County’s Board of Directors governs our organization by overseeing the administration and implementation of organizational vision and policy. The PFC Board of Directors also serves as the NC Pre-K Planning Committee.

For further information or to attend virtually, contact Belinda Gainey at bgainey@ccpfc.org.

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Splish Splash Story Time
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28303, United States
Splish and Splash into Summer. FREE stories and other interactive activities!

Children will enjoy FREE stories and other interactive activities during this 45-minute session. They will enjoy a water-themed story and splash and splash on water tables as their imagination grows. Perfect for children under 5.

Space is limited – Registration is Required

Space is limited Registration is Required

What to Expect:

Engaging session, carefully designed for little ones with big imaginations

Hands-on, creative activities

Experience sensory water play in our safe splash zone

Age-appropriate content for children under 5

Event Details:

Duration: 45 – 60 minutes

Cost: FREE

Designed for: Children under 5 years old

Focus: Celebrating water, creativity, and sensory water play

Parents participate alongside their children in this specially crafted session to nurture creativity, language skills, and social development.

Don’t miss out! Register now to reserve your spot.

Find out more about our Learning Library.

May Flowers Story Time
2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28303, United States
Bloom with us! FREE stories and other interactive activities!

Children will enjoy FREE stories and other interactive activities during this 45-minute session as they step into a world where stories blossom and imagination grows. Perfect for children under 5.

Space is limited – Registration is Required

Space is limited Registration is Required

What to Expect:

Help our storyteller bring tales of springtime renewal to life

Hands-on, creative activities

Fun environmental learning experiences

Age-appropriate content for children under 5

Event Details:

Duration: 45 – 60 minutes

Cost: FREE

Designed for: Children under 5 years old

Focus: Celebrating spring, creativity, and environmental awareness

Parents participate alongside their children in this specially crafted session to nurture creativity, language skills, and social development while celebrating the magic of springtime renewal.

Don’t miss out! Register now to reserve your spot.

Find out more about our Learning Library.

April Shower Adventures
2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28303, United States
Splash into spring with our April Showers Adventure FREE stories and other interactive activities!

Children will enjoy FREE stories and other interactive activities during this 45-minute session, which celebrates the magic of rain while fostering creativity and environmental awareness. Perfect for children under 5.

Space is limited – Registration is Required

Space is limited Registration is Required

What to Expect:

Engaging rain-themed storytelling

Hands-on creative activities

Fun environmental learning experiences

Age-appropriate content for children under 5

Event Details:

Duration: 45 – 60 minutes

Cost: FREE

Designed for: Children under 5 years old

Focus: Celebrating rain, creativity, and environmental awareness

Parents participate alongside their children in this enriching experience that makes learning about the weather and our environment both magical and fun.

Don’t miss out! Register now to reserve your spot.

Find out more about our Learning Library.

Tenant Meeting
2025-02-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:00
For tenants of the Partnership for Children’s Family Resource Center

Tenant Meeting Agenda

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NC Pre-K Application Opens
2025-01-22 08:00

Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep & SIDS Reduction in Child Care
2024-07-25 08:00 - 08:30
**For Child Care Providers ONLY**

This learning event satisfies the HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING Topic Area: 10A NCAC 09 .0706(b) (11) This required training developed by the NC Healthy Start Foundation’s ITS-SIDS project, meets state requirements for ITS-SIDS training. Learners will discuss ways to reduce the risk of SIDS through safe sleep practices for infants. Learners will also review Safe Sleep Policy guidelines, NC Division of Child Development and Early Education licensing rule, maintenance of the proper forms, and other “Best Practice” recommendations. During this learning event, learners will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. At the conclusion, learners will be able to define SIDS, identify external stressors and risk factors associated with SIDS, and list components of NC Child Care Rules for a Safe Sleep Policy. Learners will be given a Pre/post-test to assess knowledge gained as a result of this event. (2 DCDEE contact hour credits – CHCs)
