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A Conversation on Food Insecurity: Understanding Food Insecurity in Families

Apr 28, 2026

A Conversation on Food Insecurity: Understanding Food Insecurity in Families

Food insecurity is often misunderstood. It is easy to assume it only affects certain neighborhoods or that simple solutions—like teaching families to cook—can fix the problem. However, a conversation with Dr. Sarah Bowen, a sociologist at NC State with 15 years of research in food systems, reveals a much more complex and deeply human reality.…
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Apr 16, 2026

North Carolina’s Parenting and Crisis Support Resources

Parenting is a rewarding journey, but it can also be overwhelming. Whether you are caring for an infant, a toddler or a teenager, North Carolina provides a variety of free resources to help your family thrive. From education to emergency mental health support, these programs offer the tools and guidance every caregiver deserves. Parenting Support…
Understanding and Celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 13, 2026

Understanding and Celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every April, blue pinwheels appear in our communities as symbols of the bright future every child deserves. While this month is about taking action today, it is rooted in a long history of protecting our most vulnerable children. A History of Advocacy According to Praesidium, the movement for child safety began long before its formal…
Inspire Kids to Love the Earth: Local Earth Day Activities

Apr 6, 2026

Inspire Kids to Love the Earth: Local Earth Day Activities

Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, is an opportunity to teach children the importance of environmental stewardship. Through simple hands-on activities, we can spark a sense of wonder and build lifelong habits that lead to a healthier planet. Get Outside and Explore Start with a nature walk. You can print our guides with native plants,…
Social Work: Then vs. Now

Mar 30, 2026

Social Work: Then vs. Now

Social work has changed significantly over the past century, evolving from informal charity and volunteer efforts into a regulated profession grounded in education, ethics and evidence-based practice. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the field was rooted in religious and charitable organizations. Volunteers, known as “friendly visitors,” provided basic aid and moral guidance…
Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform

Mar 23, 2026

Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

Each March, Social Work Month celebrates the impact of social workers and the vital role they play in supporting individuals, strengthening families and building healthier communities. First recognized in 1963, the month is a time to increase public awareness of the profession and honor the millions of people social workers serve every day. (NASW)  The…
Empowering Parents to Be Leaders in Their Families

Mar 16, 2026

Empowering Parents to Be Leaders in Their Families

Parenting is often the first place leadership begins. According to Parenthood as Leadership, when parents model calm communication, shared values and resilience, children learn what healthy leadership looks like in everyday life. The way adults respond to challenges, manage emotions and build relationships shapes how children understand leadership at home and beyond. Below are practical…

Feb 23, 2026

New Beginnings: A Time to Reflect, Connect and Grow Together

Recently, the CFACE team came together for a retreat that created space to pause, reflect and reconnect with our shared purpose. Appropriately titled New Beginnings, the retreat was designed to strengthen relationships, deepen understanding across the Center and align our work as we move forward together. Gaining Insight and Strengthening Connections One of the most…
Creating a safe and supportive home helps children feel comfortable expressing their feelings, asking for help and learning how to care about others. By combining emotional safety with lessons about fairness, families help children grow into adults who care about others and feel confident standing up for themselves and those around them. For more practical ideas on how to have open, age‑appropriate conversations about social justice (and how to help raise compassionate, justice‑minded children), check out “How to Be a Social Justice Parent and Raise Compassionate Kids” from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Feb 19, 2026

What Social Justice Looks Like in Everyday Family Life

The phrase social justice can sound big, political or far removed from daily life. However, social justice is not just about laws or systems. It shows up in small, everyday moments inside our homes, schools and communities.At its heart, social justice is about fairness, dignity and access. In family life, that often looks like meeting…

Feb 5, 2026

A Conversation with Dr. Jason T. Mahoney on Child Welfare

When families face crisis, fear often arrives before help. Fear of judgment, fear of being misunderstood, fear that asking for support means failure. In a recent conversation with Dr. Jason T. Mahoney, a longtime health and human services professional, one message came through clearly: support starts with showing up with openness, humility and hope. A…