About PFI

A statewide technical assistance project with offices in the western, central, and eastern regions of North Carolina. PFI provides training and consultation to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities, ages birth through five, in all aspects of community life.

PFI collaborates with state, regional, and local agencies to develop policy and program initiatives that facilitate full community inclusion of children with disabilities and their families.

PFI is dedicated to the well-being of families and communities and has developed an array of activities to promote quality early childhood education and child care.

PFI inclusion specialists work with a variety of individuals and groups including:

  • child care providers
  • early interventionists
  • public school preschool coordinators
  • parents
  • teachers
  • developmental day programs
  • local interagency councils
  • Regional Interagency Coordinating Councils
  • Childcare resource and referral agencies
  • Smart Start programs