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Nov 27, 2023

A Way Home America’s State of the Movement (SOTM) Event

Last month, a few of our CFACE staff members attended A Way Home America’s State of the Movement (SOTM) virtual event, which was titled “I Declare Transformation–Activate and Advocate.” A Way Home America is a national organization comprised of “homeless youth providers, advocates, researchers, government agencies, philanthropists and young people dedicated to preventing and ending…

Nov 14, 2023

Navigating Child and Family Teams: The Role of the Facilitator

Today, we are highlighting one of the Center’s trainings, “Navigating Child and Family Teams: The Role of the Facilitator.” This is a three-day training for those who facilitate child and family team meetings. A facilitator is someone who is neither the social worker for the family nor the supervisor of that child welfare worker. A…

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…

May 27, 2022

Child Welfare and Family Well-being Transformation Team

Family Well-being Transformation Team. The Team, created by the North Carolina Division of Social Services (DSS) is made up of leaders across different divisions

Nov 29, 2021

Meet Us Monday: Kate Norwalk

Kate Norwalk is an assistant professor of psychology at NC State. She started working with CFACE in 2016. The main focus of her work with the Center involves training and advocacy for resource parents.

Nov 15, 2021

Meet Us Monday: Melissa Russell

Melissa Russell is a seasoned foster and adoptive parent from New Hanover County. She has created strong relationships with fellow foster parents in her community and volunteers at the Foster Pantry, which helps connect families and children with essential needs and resources.

Oct 21, 2021

Impactful Students: Courtney Wade

Courtney Wade, a graduate extension assistant, shares more about her time with CFACE.

Oct 18, 2021

Meet Us Monday: Mariah Thompson-Grissett

Mariah Thompson-Grissett has several years of lived child welfare experience. She is a Regional Assistant for Strong Able Youth Speaking Out (SaySo)

Oct 7, 2021

October is Impactful Student Month

Interested in learning more about how CFACE impacts students on campus?