Winter IssueWelcome to another issue of Voices for Young Children. In this issue, you will: Learn what happened at the Partnership's Annual Meeting which featured keynote Dave Lawrence, former publisher of The Miami Herald and child advocate, who led the first public referendum benefitting young children. Read the Community Voices Column and learn why it is critical to spread the word about Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). See how a Partnership funded program helped teach a mother English which improved her ability to support her family.
You can also catch up on the latest news inside Durham's Partnership for Children, a Smart Start Initiative. Building an early childhoold movement Learn more about the annual meeting and Dave Lawrence's important message.
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Community Voices Column:This tax season, spread the word about EITC  Community Voices features Sharon Hirsch, Assistant Director,Communication, Development and Customer Information Division of Durham County DSS. Sharon provides great tips on how we can spread the word and make sure low-income working families are filing for the federal and state EITC this tax season. Read more now>>
ESL classes and family support program helps Durham mother
 Learn how a Smart Start funded program helped support a Hispanic family.
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Looking ahead...
Early Bird Registration Deadline Feb. 12 for the National Smart Start Conference to be held May 6-8, 2009. To learn more or register, click here.
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