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NC State staff and faculty pose in group photo during the CINC tour to western NC in 2025

Jul 21, 2025

Center Director Lorraine Taylor Joins the Connecting in North Carolina Bus Tour

Center Director Dr. Lorraine Taylor participated in last month’s NC State Office of Outreach and Engagement’s Connecting in North Carolina (CINC) Tour. The CINC Tour is an opportunity for new faculty and staff to gain a better understanding of the University’s outreach across counties and the impacts of those efforts, and put a face to…
professionals sitting in conference or workshop listening to a presentation

Jul 8, 2025

The FCPP Team’s Workshop at the 2025 Wake County Out-of-School Summit

The Summer Institute for Out-of-School Time (OST) Professionals held their first annual Out-of-School Summit this June. Our Center's Family-Centered Practice Project (FCPP) members, Claudia Kearney and Jenny King, held a workshop focusing on the importance of youth voices and inclusion of youth in the choices and decisions made about their lives.

children smiling and running through sprinklers in the summer

Jun 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. The Triangle offers a plethora of free and low-cost activities to make this summer memorable. Check out some of the programs and events!
young girl smiling and eating an orange in the park during summer

Jun 4, 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.

family of four hugging each other and smiling with the words "National Reunification Month" in the bottom left corner

Jun 3, 2025

June is Reunification Month: Prioritizing Family Unification

National Reunification Month is celebrated each June with the purpose of recognizing the people and ongoing efforts around the country that help families stay together. Check out a recent study that examines professional viewpoints on reunification for parents with children in the child welfare system!
NC State students in their caps and gowns with their arms around each other at NC State commencement

May 29, 2025

NC State Commencement: Congratulations to CFACE’s Emma Fagnano and Kim Eshleman

The Center would like to offer our sincere congratulations to all of the NC State students who graduated this month! These graduates are now moving on to think and do the extraordinary beyond NC State! At the Center, we would like to congratulate Emma Fagnano and Kim Eshleman, our interns who both graduated with their master's degrees.

foster mother smiling and hugging her foster son who is also smiling

May 19, 2025

National Foster Care Month: Centered on Family, Strengthened by Connections

May is National Foster Care Month! The Children Bureau's campaign recognizes the important role that people from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth and families. Two House Bills were recently introduced with the intention of bringing reforms to the child welfare system in North Carolina. This marks a shift toward more a compassionate and effective foster care system!

mother and daughter smile and hug

May 9, 2025

Mother’s Day: Celebrating Every Kind of Mother

Celebrating All Mothers On this Mother’s Day, a heartfelt celebration is being extended to all those who have filled the role of “mother” in a child’s life—biological mothers, grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers, foster mothers, adoptive mothers and devoted caregivers. Motherhood is experienced in many different ways, and the path is not always the same for everyone.…

Apr 30, 2025

The Developmental Importance of Outdoor Play for Children

Embracing the warmer weather as an opportunity for children to engage in outdoor play is not merely a seasonal pastime but a vital component of their holistic development. By prioritizing time outside, we support our children's physical health, cognitive growth, social skills and emotional well-being, laying the foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life.

Apr 14, 2025

Ways to Support Foster Youth and Survivors of Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions that safeguard children from abuse and neglect. There are many ways to support foster children and survivors of abuse, including understanding protective factors, supporting local organizations, volunteering, donating and more!