About Us Resources Calendar DONATE About Home/About The Down East Partnership for Children of Nash and Edgecombe Counties is a non-profit organization located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. DEPC is “Committed to Launching Every Child as a Healthy, Lifelong Learner by the End of the Third Grade.” Because today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders, parents and workers, the DEPC believes everyone has a stake in making sure that all children have the experiences they need to thrive. By building a community that supports the unique needs of each child and family, creating and increasing access to high quality early care and education, and surrounding each child and family with coordinated community resources, together DEPC and our communities can give children the very best opportunities they need to grow and learn. We want to hear your story! By writing a review, you are helping others learn about DEPC’s services for children and families. Thank you! https://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/write/down-east-partnership-for-children Our Mission Launching every child as a healthy, lifelong learner by the end of the third grade! Our Vision We believe that all children and their families can reach their full potential when surrounded by a united and supportive community. Our Goal Health and Development are on track beginning before birth Families are engaged and communities are coordinated Early care and education are high quality Teaching and learning environments for K-3 students are effective inside and out, 365 days a year To achieve this vision, DEPC strategically invests into the education system that supports children 0-8 and their families. This investment supports programs at DEPC and in partnering agencies throughout Nash and Edgecombe counties. Launching Every Child as a Healthy Lifelong Learner Incorporated in 1993, the DEPC was established when a group of citizens and leaders from Nash and Edgecombe counties came together to address the needs of children and families in our communities. To learn more about the Partnership’s history, please check out the 20 Year Report below: DEPC 20 YEAR REPORT HEALTH Learn about Snap-Ed Down East resources for families. LEARN MORE! EARLY CARE & EDUCATION Connect to child care. Resources for early childhood professionals, scholarship information. LEARN MORE! FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES Access Family First! Learn how your child is developing, parenting classes, healthy recipes, literacy, play groups, support groups. LEARN MORE! READY SCHOOLS Learn how you can make a difference and how schools and communities are supporting early education. LEARN MORE! DOWN EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN 215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801 P.O. Box 1245 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Phone: (252) 985-4300 Fax: (252) 985-4319 Email: Click to Email Web: Board Member Log In FAMILY FIRST TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 252.985.4300 888.285.0849 OUR PARTNERS © 2021 The Down East Partnership for Children | Site by Sugar Maple Interactive | Nondiscrimination Statement | Board of Directors Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Email