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Supporting Families & Communities

As an engaged university Center, we learn from families and communities, and with them, we create and inform practice, policy and knowledge.

What is CFACE?

CFACE is a public service and research center at North Carolina State University.

Since 2008, the Center for Family and Community Engagement (CFACE) has strived to build safe, healthy and productive families and communities across North Carolina.

Learn more about our family-community-academic partnerships that include child welfare training, community projects and research services.

Projects

Family-Centered Practice Project (FCPP) Professional Training

This project provides training to social workers and other professionals who work within the child welfare system through a partnership with the North Carolina Division of Social Services.

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Addressing Opioid Use Among Youth and Youth Adults

This collaboration between NCCU and CFACE through the NC Collaboratory focuses on understanding the needs, access and availability of opioid treatment services for youth and young adults in Wake County.

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Ready, Set, Resilience

The Ready, Set, Resilience curriculum is a classroom-based tool used in hurricane-ravaged areas in NC to help with recovery efforts. CFACE Director, Dr. Taylor, is traveling to Beaufort, NC with intern Kim Eshleman to participate in this workshop with K-12 teachers.

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About Our Director

Dr. Chris Mayhorn

Dr. Christopher Mayhorn

Dr. Christopher Mayhorn will serve as our Director of the Center for Family and Community Engagement (CFACE). He previously served as our Interim Director and brings extensive leadership and research experience to support the center’s mission and future growth.

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Beyond Placement: How Stability Impacts Children in Foster Care

May 18, 2026

Beyond Placement: How Stability Impacts Children in Foster Care

When a child enters foster care, the immediate goal is often clear: find a safe place for them to stay. But safety alone is not the full picture. What happens after placement matters just as much. For many children, the difference between simply being placed and truly thriving comes down to one thing: stability. Stability…

May 08, 2026

Simple Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to pause and celebrate the care, strength and everyday love that mothers and mother figures bring into our lives. While flowers and brunches are lovely traditions, the most meaningful moments often come from simple, thoughtful gestures. Here are a few ways to celebrate the day! Give Her the Gift of…

May 05, 2026

NC State Commencement: Congratulations to CFACE’s Polina Nekrasova

As North Carolina State University celebrates commencement, the Center for Family and Community Engagement (CFACE) proudly recognizes the graduates within our community. This milestone reflects your academic excellence and your dedication to strengthening families, supporting communities and advancing meaningful change. Through your research and engagement, you have contributed to efforts that make a lasting impact…

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Our Center supports community engagement, offers professional training and provides research to inform policies in child welfare and related systems.

May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Supporting children’s mental health starts with strong relationships, safe environments and access to the right resources. Early support can make a lasting difference in a child’s well-being and development.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/index.html

#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportKids #StrongFamilies #CaregiversMatter #NCFamilies

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May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Supporting children’s mental health starts with strong relationships, safe environments and access to the right resources. Early support can make a lasting difference in a child’s well-being and development. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/index.html #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportKids #StrongFamilies #CaregiversMatter #NCFamilies

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#TrainingTuesday How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care: What Is Our Role Within These Relationships
Youth in foster care often experience deep and ongoing loss of family, home and stability. This training explores how that loss shapes their experiences and how we can better support them through meaningful, compassionate relationships. 💙

Link: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/fcpp-training/on-demand/how-loss-impacts-youth-in-foster-care-what-is-our-role-within-these-relationships/

#TrainingTuesday #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #TraumaInformedCare #SupportYouth #CaregiversMatter #SocialWork #NCFamilies

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#TrainingTuesday How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care: What Is Our Role Within These Relationships Youth in foster care often experience deep and ongoing loss of family, home and stability. This training explores how that loss shapes their experiences and how we can better support them through meaningful, compassionate relationships. 💙 Link: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/fcpp-training/on-demand/how-loss-impacts-youth-in-foster-care-what-is-our-role-within-these-relationships/ #TrainingTuesday #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #TraumaInformedCare #SupportYouth #CaregiversMatter #SocialWork #NCFamilies

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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and caregivers in our community 🌷. Your love and dedication make a lasting difference every day.
#MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #StrongFamilies #CaregiversMatter #NCFamilies

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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and caregivers in our community 🌷. Your love and dedication make a lasting difference every day. #MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #StrongFamilies #CaregiversMatter #NCFamilies

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