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Aug 1, 2024

August is Black Business Month

Black Business Month is celebrated every August to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and shop at Black-owned businesses in your community. Check out our list of Black-owned businesses in downtown Raleigh!

Jun 3, 2024

June is Reunification Month

National Reunification Month is an effort to “recognize the people and ongoing efforts around the country that help families stay together. It is also a time to recommit to strengthening, improving, and increasing those efforts all year long."

May 13, 2024

Strengthened Protections for LGBTQI+ Youth in the Foster Care System

On April 29, 2024, the final rule from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) directs that state and tribal agencies across the country must fully implement existing protections for LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. These protections for LGBTQI+ were proposed by the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families, a division of Health and Human Services, in September 2023.

May 6, 2024

Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week

CFACE is working towards spreading awareness, action, and resources for Children’s Mental Health Week going on May 5-11. The theme for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week this year is “Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth.” Acceptance is the first step towards social justice for our communities, as acceptance requires us to take action and responsibility in changing attitudes, behaviors, and systems.

May 3, 2024

May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month (NFCM), which is a time to spread national awareness of issues related to foster care. This year’s theme is “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.” This emphasizes the importance of creating a child welfare system that takes a holistic and culturally responsive approach. National Foster Care Month is also an opportunity to recognize that people from all parts of the child welfare system play a crucial role in supporting children, youth and families.