About Us:

The McDowell County Partnership for Children and Families is a non-profit organization led by local volunteers, designed to provide programs and services for families and children in McDowell County, North Carolina.

The McDowell County Partnership for Children and Families...

administers Smart Start funds from the state legislature to support programs to benefit children age 0-5 and their families.

is a catalyst for bringing different groups together for the sake of the children.

educates the community on the critical needs of young children and helps develop solutions.


The mission of the McDowell County Partnership for Children and Families, Inc. is to partner with the community to meet the needs of all the children and families in McDowell County.