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At the Smart Start Network, we believe that early literacy is the key to a child's future success. Through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) and support from state funding, we have been able to provide children from birth to age five with a free, high-quality book every month for the past seven years. These age-appropriate books are delivered directly to children’s homes, setting them on a path to a lifetime of learning.

The success of our state-funded DPIL program has led us to reach funding capacity. As a result, many communities across North Carolina will no longer be able to accept new enrollments starting February 2025. 

In Carteret County, we regret to announce that new enrollments are closed as of February 1st, 2025. This has been a difficult decision, and we understand the impact it has on families who are hoping to sign up. If your child is already enrolled and receiving books by February 1, 2025, they will continue to receive their monthly book until they turn five.

The Smart Start Network is working hard to secure additional public and private funding to continue providing DPIL to children in every North Carolina community. We are hopeful that with increased support, we will be able to reopen registration for DPIL in Carteret County to serve more children and families across the state.

Carteret Partnership for Children

 

3328-A Bridges Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

(252) 727-0440

Monday-Thursday
7am-3pm
or by appointment
*Staff is available by email or voicemail
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