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Dec 12, 2022

October 17 – November 13 was the Step to It Movement Challenge

On November 17, 2022, ten members from the center’s team of staff, faculty, and students completed NC State University’s 4-week wellness challenge together. The Step to It Movement challenge, hosted by Wellness and Recreation beginning in mid-October, focused efforts to encourage and support improving overall health within the Wolfpack community. In conjunction with other universities, agencies,… 

Nov 16, 2022

A Moment of Gratitude

“One of our full time trainers, Marissa Turner, created a reflection piece expressing the gratitude we have for those who take courses with us. Her piece can be read below:” For the family centered practice training team, customer service is a critical part of our engagement with the community. It is not only an important… 

Nov 7, 2022

Congratulations, Dr. Eva McKinsey!

Today we would like to highlight an exciting accomplishment achieved by our research consultant, Dr. Eva McKinsey. Dr. McKinsey has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation. She joined the Center at the beginning of 2020 to assist on the evaluation of a model citation in lieu of arrest program. This project is in collaboration with the… 

Oct 28, 2022

Dr. Pennell’s Panels at the 2022 International Kempe Conference

Recently, Dr. Joan Pennell, the Center’s founding director participated in two panels and led one panel on her latest book at the 2022 International Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare. “Family decision making changing child protection” emphasized the importance of family decision-making in a time of global change because it can help… 

Oct 20, 2022

CFACE’s Jeanne Preisler and Dr. Emily Smith Present at the Prestigous Kempe Conference

The Kempe Center hosted its 2022 International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare from Oct. 3-6. This event created an opportunity to debate, innovate, and discuss transforming child welfare and to re-imagine healthy, restorative, and healing ways of working with children, youth and families. The conference boasted 8 keynote speakers, 150+… 

Oct 15, 2022

CFACE Scholars, Staff Speak at 2022 International Conference

The conference featured many incredible speakers who are dedicated to child welfare, including the Center’s founding director, Dr. Joan Pennell; interim program manager, Jeanne Preisler; and postdoctoral research scholar, Dr. Emily Smith. 

Sep 15, 2022

Welcome to CFACE, Dr. Anna Abate!

We are excited to welcome our new Research Scholar, Dr. Anna Abate aboard. At the Center, she manages and oversees various ongoing research projects. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2021 and completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Virginia in 2022. Although much of her education… 

Aug 11, 2022

Our Official Calendar for In-Person and Live Online Classes!

The Center for Family and Community Engagement and the North Carolina Division of Social Services presents the official in-person and online trainings for the remainder of the year. We are excited to go back to in-person trainings and provide our trainees with a safe learning and networking environment. Our trainings and materials are guided by… 

Aug 2, 2022

“Oh to be back to in-person training! What a great feeling!”

I don’t know about you, but the past few years of learning, professional development, and training have held both challenges and joys for me, personally. Much of my work since my hire date in late 2020 consists of delivering online trainings monthly to child welfare professionals statewide. As satisfying as this work is, I’d be… 

Jun 23, 2022

Fathering in Recovery Training Online Course

Did you know that research suggests that 1 in 8 children in the United States grow up with a parent suffering from a substance use disorder?