Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC) Community Outreach program provides education and information services to families, child care providers, the business community, interested citizens, community-based leaders and the general public. Through communication and marketing efforts the message of school readiness, the importance of early childhood education and support to all families is shared. Participation in community events, public speaking engagements and Partnership tours are utilized to share the mission of DEPC with the general community and specialized groups.

Community Outreach programs include:

The Community Fellows program, a 2 year outreach & leadership program which serves as the "hands and the arms" of DEPC in the community, connecting families to resources and sharing the early childhood message.

The Healthy Kids Collaborative (HKC) consists of community members from Nash and Edgecombe counties, who have the influence and authority to create change in policy to achieve the desired impact of having children, enter kindergarten with a BMI under the 85th percentile. Check out the Play Learn Map to locate places in Nash and Edgecombe counties where children can play, grow and learn.

Sample Healthy Eating Policy (PDF)

To request a tour of the DEPC Family Resource Center or to schedule a presentation to your local organization, contact Chad Outland, Program Assistant, at 252-985-4300, ext. 232 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .