For Ruiz’s family, Medicaid coverage helped them navigate uncertainty at various points in their lives; her hope now is that during a larger period of uncertainty for so many in the state, that those who need Medicaid can stay enrolled.
Growing up, Norma and her brothers all had Medicaid. The youngest child and only daughter of a single parent, she saw how hard her mom worked to provide for their family.
Senior Director of Advocacy Michael Cooper sat down with Nikia Bye, founder of Trusted Parents and a member of NC Child's Parent Advisory Council, to talk about her advocacy for child wellbeing.
New data from statewide child advocacy nonprofit NC Child shows how North Carolina’s children and families are faring when it comes to issues including maternal and infant health, educational attainment, economic security, safety, and health and wellness.
The truth is, community colleges and early care and education are extremely vital and worthy in their own rights, providing foundational support to children, families, and students.
Las políticas públicas tienen un gran impacto en la forma en que vivimos nuestras vidas, y cuando se trata de temas como Medicaid, el impacto es aún más profundo, especialmente para los niños.
Public policy has a meaningful impact on the way we live our lives—and when it comes to things like Medicaid, the impact is all that more profound, especially for children.
The EarlyWell Coalition is focused on policy priorities that strengthen mental health support for infants, toddlers, young children, and families in North Carolina. One of EarlyWell’s priorities is to increase funding for Reach Out and Read, a program that promotes early childhood literacy in pediatric care settings.
