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Center for Family and Community Engagement
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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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Meet our new director

A Message From Our New Director,
Dr. Lorraine Taylor

I am delighted to be the new Director of the Center for Family and Community Engagement (CFACE), a position that affords me the opportunity to serve families and communities across the state of North Carolina and to connect with faculty, students and staff here at NC State.Β 

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June 23, 2025

Summer is Here: Fun Family Events & Activities

Summer is finally here, and families in the Triangle area are ready for a season filled with fun and adventure. Whether you’re looking to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank or seeking enriching experiences, the Triangle offers a plethora of free and low-cost activities to make this summer memorable.​ Check out some of…

June 17, 2025

Celebrating Father’s Day: Acknowledging the Diverse Roles of Fathers

Father’s Day is June 15, 2025 Father’s Day, observed annually on the third Sunday of June, is a heartfelt occasion to honor the diverse roles of fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and all father figures who contribute to the lives of their families and communities. The Evolving Role of Fathers Historically, many fathers were seen primarily as…

June 04, 2025

Summer Childcare & Food Assistance in the Triangle

Summer can be an exciting and fun time for families, but it also presents challenges, especially when school is out and children need access to safe, engaging childcare and reliable meals. Fortunately, families in Wake County and across the Triangle have several helpful resources available for the upcoming summer. Whether you’re looking for affordable childcare…

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

During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s hold space for BIPOC foster youth who are struggling with their mental health. πŸ’›

Our on-demand training, "How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care: What is our role within these relationships?" supports understanding how loss can have a deeper impact on foster care transitions and lived experience.

To learn more or enroll, visit our website by clicking the πŸ”— in our bio!

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During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s hold space for BIPOC foster youth who are struggling with their mental health. πŸ’› Our on-demand training, "How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care: What is our role within these relationships?" supports understanding how loss can have a deeper impact on foster care transitions and lived experience. To learn more or enroll, visit our website by clicking the πŸ”— in our bio! #BIPOCMentalHealth #InclusiveCare#BIPOCVoices #RepresentationMatters #training #TrainingTuesday #childwelfare #fosteryouth #youth #wellness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #professionaldevelopment

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Our Center offers on-demand trainings on a variety of topics.

Check out our free, on-demand trainings that are self-paced by clicking the πŸ”— in our bio!

#PrideMonth #HappyPride #Pride #LGBTQ #training #socialworkers #socialwork #childwelfare

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