Right now, about half of our adults are partially vaccinated and almost 40 percent are fully vaccinated. This is great progress. But to get to two-thirds, we need everybody to work on this. Tell your loved ones why it’s safe and easy. Give them a ride if they need it.

Great news for Wake County and inspiring work by Wake Smart Start!

ICYMI, Wake County Government, Wake Smart Start and Wake County Public School System yesterday announced the creation of Wake ThreeSchool, a new Pre-K program for underserved 3-year-olds. ow.ly/ptJH50EAMXp

Did you hear the news? Wake ThreeSchool is on the way! icont.ac/4CH2f

Claiming professional space in early childhood! We see you, ALL of you who work with our young children and families! icont.ac/4CMlY

Foster care should be a support system for families in need, not a substitute for parents. Our staff, court system and related professionals work to keep families together with the right mix of support and partnerships. Learn more about #FosterCareMonth: ow.ly/BtA250EAThh

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! Join some of your favorite PBS personalities as they thank their favorite teachers! How would you fill in the blanks? #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

.Wake County Manager's recommended budget outlines $1.56 billion of spending for FY22. 📝 Get the highlights: bit.ly/FY22-presentat… 🎥 Watch the presentation: bit.ly/FY22-presentat… 📢 Share your comments: bit.ly/FY22-comments 📚 Dig into all 406 pages: bit.ly/FY22-recommend…

👣 Walk-ins are now welcome at all Wake County Public Health vaccine clinics – that’s 4 locations this week with evening and weekend hours! Visit wakegov.com/vaccine to schedule your appointment or view our walk-in calendar with times/dates/locations 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ #vaccinatewake

Are you a renter with late rent or utility bills due to #COVID19? Are you a landlord with tenants unable to pay rent? Wake County and City of Raleigh have launched #HouseWake COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program that may be able t help! Learn more: wakegov.com/housing

Shhh! 😴 🌙It's time for a bedtime storytime! Start your weekend off right with this virtual Preschool Storytime from Wake Libraries! vimeo.com/546504424 #StorytimeAnytime

Will your child be 4 by August 31st? Apply now for NC Pre-K that gets your child READY TO SUCCEED! FREE to eligible families!

These families just applied for a year of FREE Pre-K! Will your child by 4 by August 31st? Application Event happening NOW til noon at 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Raleigh, 27606. Can't make it? Apply online at wakesmartstart.org/pre-k. @wakesmartstart #ncprek

WCSS & NC Pre-K are in the news! Thank you Cassandra Brooks, Little Believers Academy, parent Destiny Wilson, son Jeremiah, & Spectrum News 1 for sharing the impact of NC Pre-K. Apply for 2021-22 NC Pre-K at wakesmartstart.org/pre-k. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

Will your child be 4 by August 31, 2021? We are taking applications NOW for FREE NC Pre-K until 1pm today. Come out to 4901 Waters Edge Drive in Raleigh, apply, and receive free books & breakfast. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for the food!

Look who we spotted at today's Kick off to Kindergarten event at Marbles. Reading is awesome! Wake Early Learning Wake County Public School System #whatstartsherechangeseverything Marbles Kids Museum

It warms our ❤️s to see the excitement of so many kindergarten students and families at Marbles Kids Museum! We’re looking forward to a great year! #ReadTalkPlaySchoolEveryday #SchoolReady

TODAY, 11am-2pm, at Pullen Park near Shelter 5, there is a Child Passenger Safety Clinic. They will inspect car seats free of charge and give away 50 FREE car seats on a first come, first serve basis.

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. We are raising $1000 for Boostlingo, a translating service for families who don't speak English, like Liliana, featured in the video below. You don't need to wait until Nov. 29. Visit here to give: wakesmartstart.org/donate youtube.com/clip/UgkxxMM31…