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Request For Proposals

Consultant for a Coach on Social Emotional Learning

Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to build the capacity of families and the community to prepare children for success in school and in life. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, and experiences during this time greatly impact a child’s future learning. Social and emotional learning in early childhood involves the capacity to experience, regulate and express emotions, form relationships and actively explore the environment. The Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is looking for a consultant to help NC PreK classrooms develop the abilities required to support social-emotional learning in young children.

Click here for the full RFP description, including submission requirements.

All applicants must submit their proposal to Joan Crutchfield at jcrutchfield@wakesmartstart.org by Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Joan Crutchfield at jcrutchfield@wakesmartstart.org.

Mobile Outreach Unit Vehicle  

Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to build the capacity of families and the community to prepare children for success in school and in life. 

 The mobile unit will allow WCSS team members to reach families where they are and support families in navigating the early childhood system and resources for families and children 0-5. The mobile unit will reduce barriers in accessing services and is in response to multiple data points indicating that there is a great need for supporting families in their communities. Families lack transportation and need in-person support in navigating program options and understanding how to access resources and services. 

Click here for the full RFP description, including submission requirements.

All applicants must submit their proposal to Ramona Maldonado at rmaldonado@wakesmartstart.org.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sasha Gomez (919.723.9280, sgomez@wakesmartstart.org ) or Nikki McDougald (919.723.9292, nmcdougald@wakesmartstart.org).

FY 2024-25 Activity Funding Proposal Process

Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) works to ensure that children birth to five, who are being marginalized, and their families have equitable access to affordable and culturally-affirming early childhood programs and services. In support of this vision, WCSS partners with families and early childhood organizations to build and maintain access to affordable and culturally affirming programs and services through equitable funding processes and collaborative capacity-building efforts in Wake County’s communities. Through this Request for Proposal, WCSS seeks to identify programs and/or proposed models that will provide direct services to children, families, child care facilities, or community organizations in alignment with evidence-based implementation, WCSS strategic priorities, and established community needs.

Click here for the full RFP description, including submission requirements.

All applicants must submit an electronic application packet through the online portal by Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

e-CImpact Online Application Portal: https://agency.e-cimpact.com/login.aspx?org=WCSS

For more information about the funding process, view the resources below:

         Passcode: U$=STi0E     

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bryce McClamroch at bmcclamroch@wakesmartstart.org.