NC Child produces publications that document trends in child well-being and the impact of public policy decisions on children and families.
The 2014 North Carolina Child Health Report Card shows continuing improvements in children’s health insurance coverage, the teen pregnancy rate, and youth smoking, while obesity and child poverty remain persistent challenges.
Good health forms the foundation of children’s well-being and future life success. When children grow up in healthy, stable homes, they perform better academically, are less likely to fall into poverty as adults and are more likely to continue to experience good health later in life.
Report Card shows big gains in children’s health insurance coverage amid high child poverty and risky adolescent and teen health behaviors.
Our roundup of legislative action for children during the 2013-2014 long legislative session.
The Raise the Age Campaign seeks to raise awareness about the impact of prosecuting 16 and 17-year-old youth in the adult criminal justice system. The Raise the Age Campaign believes that youth deserve a second chance, and should not be tried and incarcerated in the adult criminal justice system, especially for minor offenses.
The goal of this Advocacy Guide is to provide you with the tools, skills and expertise necessary to help you make your case to decision-makers.
NC Child's 2012 Legislative Agenda focuses on health, juvenile justice, education, and economic security.
NC Child's 2013 Legislative Agenda focuses on health, juvenile justice, education, and economic security.
North Carolina’s future prosperity is shaped by children’s health status, as well as where they live, learn, and grow, according to a new report by Action for Children North Carolina and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine.
The North Carolina Child Health Report Card tracks key indicators of child health and well-being.