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The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County has partnered with Cross Creek Mall for the third year to help parents learn about summer camps and other fun things for families to do together in our area. Over 50 fun and educational camps and businesses from throughout NC will be joining us on Saturday, March 21 at Cross Creek Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Here are just a few of the camps that will be coming:

Victory Junction Gang Camp: This NASCAR themed camp was started by Kyle and Patti… Continue

The stars shined on Cumberland County’s young children on Sunday, February 22. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc. was the beneficiary of the $30,000 raised through sponsorships, donations, and ticket sales for the annual Evening with the Stars Oscar Party. The money will be used to provide free activities for children at Partnership’s KidStuff at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival presented by Embarq and for programs that support military families.

Over 100 guests attended t… Continue

Donna Mansfield, PFC Board Chair and Evening with the Stars Event Chair, visits with some of the characters nominated for awards.

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk the red carpet at the Academy Awards? Or to be followed by paparazzi and screaming fans? Do you feel… Continue

Have you seen the recent ads from CFNC, the College Foundation of North Carolina? The ones with the little girl and her backpack that say something about it never being too early to start a college savings plan for your children. When I see those ads I think about how true it is that it is never too early, but I see it a bit differently than CFNC does.

Children need more than money to be able to go to college. They must have a successful first 12 years of school, too. And, the best way to help… Continue

When our babies are born we dream of all the possibilities that lie ahead. We picture them as they learn to walk and begin to discover their world. We think about what their first word will be. And, we dream about their first day of Kindergarten.

As that day approaches, though, we may begin to wonder if they are ready. We wonder if they have the skills they need to be successful in school. And, we look for ways to help them learn those skills. We want to do everything possible to ensure our chi… Continue