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By Sarah Ovaska-Few, North Carolina Health News, September 24, 2019 North Carolina could use more people like Lisa Link, as the state grapples with record numbers of children entering and staying in the already stretched foster care system. Link, an auto broker and owner of a small used-car lot in Charlotte, opted five years ago to become a foster parent after years of helping with family members’ children. She was single, in her early 40s, and wanted to help children coming out of difficult...

By Liora Engel-Smith, North Carolina Health News, December 20, 2019 An Eastern North Carolina hospital that stopped offering labor and delivery services earlier this year will no longer offer gynecological services for lack of staff. Martin General Hospital discontinued its maternity services at the end of October and said at the time that it would continue offering gynecological services at the hospital and in its clinic, Roanoke Women’s Healthcare. But the hospital’s two obstetricians...

The presidential race is a big-ticket item, but hundreds of other state and local races will impact critical issues like school funding, childcare and early education, nutrition programs, and health care. Every seat in the NC General Assembly is on the ballot, along with the Governor’s race, a US Senate seat, congressional races, and more. When it comes to elevating the importance of racial equity, voting is vital to make marginalized voices heard. Policies and systems can be changed by our...

W eekly Legislative Update Join NC Child every Friday at 11 am while the state legislature is in session to learn the latest from the NC General Assembly and to keep abreast of the latest COVID-19 recovery efforts. This Friday: Focus on the Federal “Build Back Better” Plan Friday, September 17, 11:00 am All Friday updates will be provided live in both English and Spanish! Fridays at 11:00 am. RSVP here . Did you miss our most recent Legislative update?  Watch it and/or read all the...

Register today for the NC Trauma-Informed Communities Mini-Conference scheduled for Friday, December 3. Meeting Registration - Zoom In this mini-conference, we’ll explore the ripple effects of trauma on individuals and communities. Building on foundational trauma 101 knowledge, we’ll dive deeper into the impact of trauma on individual’s physical, emotional, and behavioral experiences. We’ll further explore traumatic stress symptoms to be able to recognize signs that someone might be...

In light of recent events, Resilient Guilford Network is sharing resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in response to the war on Ukraine. Some are specific to military families, while others are more general resources. Please see the links below and let us know if you have questions and how we can help support your local efforts. Deep breaths as we start a new week together. We look forward to staying connected and are grateful for all you do. General Child...

By Vichi Jagannathan , Rural Opportunity Institute Co-Founder — October 27, 2022 (2019 Camelback Ventures Fellow | 2020 Capital Collaborative Alumni Board Member) I first moved to rural Eastern North Carolina in 2011 as a Teach for America corps member. Up until then, I had only lived in cities and suburbs. My parents, both immigrants from India, always stressed the importance of education, so I dutifully attended the best educational institutions I could access, including Princeton,...

Ben David, co-chair of the North Carolina Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts, shares plans to sustain the work done during the two-year term of the Task Force, to "care for our own" speaking of North Carolina's children, youth, families, communities, victims of crimes, members of law enforcement, the judiciary and court officers and staffers. He also shared Chief Justice Paul Newby's hopes of "getting ACEs-informed courts" into the culture, and said a national conference for...

Sharing Infomation about upcoming conferences and trainings around North Carolina. Trauma-Informed Organization Assessments Training Tickets, Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite NC Family Justice Center and Collaborative Communities Conference - 2023 Tickets, Wed, Sep 13, 2023, at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite Collaborative Strategies for Reducing Overdoses and Advancing Wellness (arealahec.org)

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Building Relationships and Resilience in SE Rural NC Come join us at the Southeastern Agricultural Center in Lumberton, NC, USA for the 2023 Resilience Summit! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about building resilience in Southeast Rural North Carolina. This free event will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Event Center. Registration is required.

2024 Small Grants Initiative ReCAST Robeson Project AND ROAR You are invited to complete the 2024 Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the ReCAST Robeson Project Partners. If you live or work in Robeson County - youth or adult, please consider participating in this survey. Please share with individuals, schools, organizations, churches, youth groups, businesses, parents, families, etc. ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE The purpose of ReCAST Robeson is to promote resilience, trauma-informed...

By Sharon Hirsch, Prevent Child Abuse NC President & CEO What a paradox — NC is among the best states in which to do business in the country — and the worst to be a working parent . Perhaps we need to recalibrate our metrics for how we analyze what is “best” for business. It’s hard to recruit employees to work and move to the Tar Heel State if we make it hard to raise our children. We need to change the narrative about how policies, systems and employers support families! NC is the 5 th...

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina has officially rebranded to Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina (PCANC), signaling a renewed commitment to challenging the status quo for how we support NC families. This strategic shift emphasizes their dedication to nurturing positive childhoods by empowering families and communities. Discover how you can join their efforts to create a brighter future for children and families across North Carolina. Explore more and get involved today!

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, families, children and communities face significant challenges. We know that there is a lot that will need to happen as recovery begins and many families and children need all the support they can get.

Thank you for posting, LouMecia! I will clone this post to all NC sites for you, and share it on LinkedIn. It feels SO GOOD to be back in gear with PACEs, and for you to be posting; for us to be partnering! YESSSS! Peace! Carey

You can also follow PCANC's Facebook page for updated resources here: Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina | Morrisville NC | Facebook .