NC Child
A new report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and NC Child found that 100,000 fewer working-age parents with young children participated in the state’s workforce in 2023 compared to 2019.
NC Child Care Centers Told They Must Apply To Remain Open
The head of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services, Dr.
North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Banning Corporal Punishment In Schools
House Bill 295 would change state law to prohibit public schools from using corporal punishment.
Opioid Abuse Emerges As A Major Cause Of Children Entering Foster Care
A new report from a statewide child advocacy group suggests an increasing number of North Carolina children are entering foster care because their parents are abusing drugs like heroin and fentanyl
Child Poverty, Hunger Remain Major Problems In North Carolina
A new report shows child poverty and hunger remain major problems for children in the Triad, and researchers are worried about the impact these struggles are having on child development and future
NC Insurance Coverage Gains For Kids, But Report Gives 'F' For Child Poverty
North Carolina is receiving high marks for the number of children with health insurance coverage. But a new study also raises some major concerns.