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Apr 4, 2025

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): Prevention, Support and Empowerment

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a time to raise awareness, challenge myths, and promote a culture of respect and consent. There are several local events and workshops planned to promote awareness, provide support, and foster community discussions.

Apr 2, 2025

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources for Families Facing Abuse or Neglect in North Carolina

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect. Across North Carolina and in the Raleigh area, numerous organizations are committed to preventing child abuse, offering support services, and helping families create safe and nurturing environments for their children.

Mar 26, 2025

What is Social Work and Why Does It Matter?

Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As we recognize Social Work Month this March, it is important to understand the vital role social workers play in shaping healthier communities and supporting those in need.

Mar 17, 2025

Meet the Trainer: Marissa Turner

Marissa Turner is one of the Center for Family and Community Engagement’s incredible trainers. She agreed to sit down for an interview so we could learn more about what it means to be a CFACE trainer and also to honor Women’s History Month.  Before Marissa started at the Center, she worked as a patient advocate…

Mar 7, 2025

Honoring Women’s History Month: Highlighting the Center’s Founder, Dr. Joan Pennell

This Women’s History Month, we are honoring and celebrating CFACE’s founder, Dr. Joan Pennell. In addition to creating the Center, which is still thriving and dedicated to helping families and communities across North Carolina, Dr. Pennell’s extensive and impressive career is just one example of the intelligent, diligent and passionate women who have not only…

Mar 6, 2025

Day of Giving is an Opportunity to #GivePack to Families and Communities

Day of Giving is quickly approaching on March 26, 2025! At the Center for Family and Community Engagement, we strive to help build stronger families and communities. With your support, we foster partnerships that are relevant and responsive to families and communities across North Carolina. Day of Giving is an opportunity to make a difference and give forward.

Mar 3, 2025

Compassion Meets Action: The Impact of Social Workers

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month, a time to honor the dedication and impact of social workers. The National Association of Social Workers has chosen this year’s theme, “Social Work: Compassion + Action,” emphasizing the profession's commitment to empathetic engagement and proactive support.

Feb 27, 2025

Addressing North Carolina’s Opioid Use Among Youth and Young Adults

Karlesia Montague of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is leading a project to address North Carolina's opioid use among youth and young adults. This project involves a subaward to CFACE Director, Dr. Lorraine Taylor. This collaboration between NCCU reseachers and CFACE focuses on understanding the needs, access and availability of opioid treatment services in Wake County.

Feb 14, 2025

Love Languages: Strengthening Bonds in Families

Understanding how family members give and receive love can deepen connections, strengthen bonds, and create a more supportive home environment. One powerful tool for this is learning about love languages.

Feb 12, 2025

Standing Together for a Fairer World: World Day of Social Justice

February 20 is the World Day of Social Justice, a day dedicated to advancing fairness, equality and opportunity for all. This global observance is a call to action, urging communities, organizations and individuals to work together to address critical issues such as poverty, discrimination, and barriers to education and employment.