| Smart Start of Forsyth County
Smart Start of Forsyth County is a nonprofit organization that serves the birth to five population and their families. Established in 1994 as Forsyth Early Childhood Partnership, Smart Start of Forsyth County is one of 77 local partnerships in our state. They work to support parents, child care facilities, and educators through collaborative programs. The key to Smart Start’s success is the ability to leverage state, federal, and private resources in order to provide broad, direct services to children and families in Forsyth County.
Their mission is to prepare all children in Forsyth County for school and lifelong success through community partnerships. They support programs for parents, child care facilities, and educators by directly administering services in house, and by providing financial support to local human service agencies to administer services within their organization. Parents who seek support in child rearing, locating affordable child care options, and preparing young children for school can access Smart Start programs in a variety of settings including child care centers, pediatrician offices, and within the home. Child care centers and homes, along with individual early childhood educators, can find comprehensive support for improving or maintaining the quality of a center as well as support for staff to obtain higher levels of education through our partnerships with local universities and colleges. Smart Start of Forsyth County is proud to be one of HandsOn NWNC's oldest and most generous Supporting Partners!
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Vicki Jones, Director of Community and Volunteer Relations, has worked closely with Hilda over the past few years, and is continuously impressed by her ability to work well with clients, staff, and other volunteers. Hilda positively impacts everyone that she meets. As a result, she is very successful at ensuring that all those around her are treated with respect and appreciation. Hilda approaches all aspects of her volunteer position with enthusiasm and with the best interest of the ministry at heart. In fact, Hilda reminds all of the staff why they work there and that they must always act with respect for the mission of the ministry. Hilda is a constant and steady person that quietly goes about her volunteer work with no expectation of recognition. Her time is given freely and thoughtfully.She and her husband Ralph live in Winston-Salem and attend New Hope United Methodist Church. One of her favorite pastimes is going to Yard Sales.
