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.
The parents and caregivers who make up the PAC each have incredible stories of experiences that not only shaped them as individuals, but inspired them to act and create powerful change in their communities.
Life often thrusts unexpected challenges upon us, pushing our limits and reshaping our paths. For our family, the profound loss of our son, Anthony, who struggled with ADHD and other learning difficulties, became the catalyst for a powerful mission.
