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Apr 2, 2014

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign that transforms awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention into action. Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina takes action by supporting evidence-based programs across the state that provide the resources, skills, social support, and knowledge that builds strong families. Learn More about Pinwheels for Prevention! Shining in the sun,… 

Dec 9, 2013

Center Awards and Recognitions, 2012-2013

Check out the Center for Family and Community Engagement awards and recognitions from 2012-2013. 

Oct 31, 2013

Study Shows Innovative Program Helps Limit Domestic Violence

The statistics are horrifying. Nearly three in 10 women have been stalked or assaulted by their partner, and states reported investigating abuse cases involving 5.9 million children in 2010. It hurts children to be exposed to domestic violence, and child maltreatment and partner abuse too often happen in the same families. But social workers and… 

Oct 17, 2013

The Center for Family and Community Engagement is now five year old!

To read about its accomplishments, see the Center First Five Years 2008-2013 

May 14, 2013

CHASS Staff Awards 2013

The college held its annual Awards of Excellence luncheon to recognize and honor CHASS staff, whose efforts, competence, and enthusiasm keep the college humming. Nominations for the Awards for Excellence are based on achievement in outstanding service, innovation, public service, safety, heroism, and human relations. 

Apr 25, 2013

CHASS Fest

Students, faculty, and staff filled the patio outside Caldwell Hall for CHASS Fest — a multidisciplinary celebration organized by the Dean's Office, the CHASS Council, and CHASS students. 

Dec 9, 2012

Center Awards and Recognitions, 2011-2012

Check out the Center for Family and Community Engagement awards and recognitions from 2011-2012. 

Feb 10, 2012

Giving Voice to Children and Families

Joan Pennell serves as lead guest editor for a special issue of Child Welfare, the country’s leading journal on the topic. The issue, “Taking Child and Family Rights Seriously” highlights family engagement in child welfare, and Pennell is an expert in the topic. Pennell, an NC State professor of social work, directs the Center for Family and Community Engagement. 

Dec 9, 2011

Center Awards and Recognitions, 2010-2011

Check out the Center for Family and Community Engagement awards and recognitions from 2010-2011. 

Oct 26, 2011

New Project Focuses on Education for Children in Foster Care

Dr. Joan Pennell When children are placed in foster care, it often means a disruption in their education, as well as a change in living situation – which can hurt their educational performance. Now NC State researchers from the Department of Social Work are using a federal grant to launch a project designed to improve educational…