NC: Children's
NC dentists raises awareness on childhood tooth decay and prevention
February is Children's Dental Health Month and dentists want to raise awareness about the most common childhood disease and how to prevent it…
Farm Bill could help food banks across North Carolina
In a state where nearly 11% of households face food insecurity, North Carolina's food banks are grappling with an urgent problem. The nonprofit …
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
North Carolina Children at Risk of Losing Health Coverage
Right now, many North Carolina Medicaid participants are up for redetermination - and experts are concerned about the number of North Carolina …
Niños de Carolina del Norte en riesgo de perder cobertura médica
En este momento, muchos participantes de Medicaid de Carolina del Norte están listos para una redeterminación y los expertos están …
Medicaid Redetermination in NC: Thousands at Risk of Losing Coverage
North Carolinians face a significant challenge as the federal provision preventing states from removing Medicaid participants from their coverage in t…
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
Report Highlights Need for Extended Transition Services for Older Youths
Teenagers and young adults in the foster care system in North Carolina and throughout the nation are not receiving sufficient services to successfully…
Report: Declining Child Population a Concern for NC’s Future
North Carolina is among the states where the child population has increased, but nationwide numbers suggest a decline in children, which could …
Fayetteville Center Calls for Vigilance in Reporting Child Abuse
North Carolinians are being asked this month to remember their crucial duty as mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. Last year, as a grim …
Children’s Dental Health Month: Tooth Decay Warning Signs Explained
More than 20% of U.S. children 2 to 5 years old, and 52% of children 6 to 8 have dental cavities - according to a report published last year in the …
Child-Care Crisis Hindering North Carolina's Economy
The state's unemployment rate for women with children younger than age 6 has reached nearly 4%, and according to a new report, around 400,000 parents …