This service connects Lincoln and Gaston County communities to services impacting families and children through public relations measures, including community fairs, publications, and the Partnership’s website. This program is provided by the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties.

Contact us to volunteer or become a board member.

Program Coordination and Collaboration develops and maintains relationships with service providers, and provides services critical to program accountability. This activity is operated by the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties.

 Community Impact Corner

Call, email and write our local legislators and tell them to support Smart Start!

• Gaston County Representation

• Lincoln County Representation

Volunteers play a huge role in the success of our programs and events. We invite you to help us extend our reach of learning and support for young children in Lincoln and Gaston Counties by becoming a volunteer at the Partnership. Volunteer Form

If you are interested in volunteering with us, contact Rosalind Richardson at 704-922-0900 ext. 111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Office Support

Assist us with making copies, stuffing envelopes, preparing packets, and many other tasks around the office.

Boogie with Books

Help us set up our Boogie with Books events and supervise activities. Event dates coming soon!

Spooktacular

• Volunteer: Activities include helping run a game or activity, serving food, restocking candy, etc.
• Provide a Trunk-or-Treat Display: Bring your vehicle and decorate it to show Halloween Spirit and pass out candy to the children.
• In-Kind Donation: Provide a donation to pay for a specific activity such as food, vendor, bounce house, Schiele Museum, and more.
• Sponsor the Event: Sponsors are recognized publicly on our social media, website, e-newsletter and event signage.