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We invite you to join us on March 18 & 19 at the Durham Convention Center to learn with us, share your expertise with our statewide audience of child maltreatment professionals and take your new knowledge back to your communities to implement lasting change! This year’s Learning & Leadership Summit, Become A Positive Childhood Ally, will take a different approach, with a focus on shared learning throughout much of the 2-day event. This means fewer breakout sessions and more...

Economic stability is family stability. Leaders like A. Philip Randolph and Fannie Lou Hamer fought tirelessly for economic empowerment, advocating for better wages, fair housing, and equal opportunities for Black families. Their work laid the foundation for policies that strengthen household financial stability—a proven way to reduce risk factors for child abuse and neglect. At Positive Childhood Alliance NC, we know that economic support is essential for children’s well-being. When...

Today, we recognize Psychologist Mamie Phipps Clark, a pioneer in child development and racial equity. Her groundbreaking research, which shaped Brown v. Board of Education, revealed the profound impact of racism and segregation on children's self-perception and well-being. At Positive Childhood Alliance NC, we know that how children see themselves—and how they are treated by the world around them—shapes their development and well-being. Mamie Phipps Clark’s work reminds us that nurturing,...