As the leading non-profit serving families with children aged birth to five years old, The Partnership For Children of Cumberland County is an established, family-focused, child-centered resource for Fayetteville, Ft. Bragg, Hope Mills, and the Cumberland County area. We offer our employees a wide range of core benefits and family-focused programs like flexible schedules, paid child involvement leave, and professional development. Partnership for Children has received numerous awards and recognition for the great care we take in improving the outcomes for young children and their families.

Our Vision and Mission

Our vision is to live in an economically prosperous community where families are successful and children thrive.

Our mission to achieve our vision means we will be the driving force to engage partners to achieve lasting positive outcomes for all children, beginning at birth.

What we do is focus on support for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Our priorities are to provide services and supports that Advance the Well‑being of Children, Strengthen the Early Care Early Education System, and Empowers Families.

Our Values and Principles

Accountable. We believe that results matter and that a focus on transparency and excellence yields improved outcomes and stewardship of resources.

Innovative. We believe we should never accept the status quo in a changing world.

Child & Family-Focused. We believe in a system of care that is child-centered and family-focused, with services and supports that are strengths-based and community-based.

Collaborative. We believe in a joint effort and common goals across all sectors to support families.

Inclusive. We advocate for policies, practices, and systems that promote full and inclusive participation of children, families, and early childhood professionals.

Respectful. We ensure that each person who seeks our services is treated with personal respect, courtesy, compassion, and sensitivity.

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