Craven County Family Literacy

Activity Craven County Family Literacy
Direct Service Provider Craven County Board of Education
Locations Vanceboro Farm Life
James W. Smith
Year Activity Started 2001
Contact Person Renee Harrell
Phone Number (252) 244-3226

As a result of this activity, 104 spaces have been created for young children in the Craven County Family Literacy and NC Prekindergarten Program classrooms.  The programs are located in the western part of Craven County, an area of such needed services. Services provided for children ages birth through age five. Children with special needs are being identified and services provided, which may not have happened previously.

Children are attending the early childhood classrooms and participating in activities that improve their language, social, emotional, and physical growth. Parents of these children participate in adult basic education classes (GED/ESL) and parenting education. Home visits are conducted monthly to ensure that families are working towards their goals.



  • Craven Smart Start, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that administers Smart Start funds and programs in Craven County. Smart Start is designed to ensure that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Donations are tax deductible. Financial information about this organization and copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.