CFFACE Feature

Jan 31, 2017

Explore our new training event map!

The center has a brand new way to see where and when our in-person trainings are being offered! Check out the map at the bottom of our training page, and register for an event near you!

Aug 3, 2016

Dr. Pennell receives Gary Ander Award

Center Director Dr. Joan Pennell received the 2016 Gary Ander Making A Difference Award for Family-Driven Care. This annual award is given to a North Carolina family member, agency staff, or state leader who exemplifies supporting and recognizing the importance of family voice in a Family-Driven System of Care environment as part of the annual System…

Jul 21, 2016

Marcella honored at Awards of Excellence ceremony

On Tuesday, June 14th, the university held its annual ceremony to recognize nominees for the most prestigious recognition that a staff member can receive, the University Awards for Excellence. The center was honored to be represented at this event by youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton, who advanced to the university-level awards ceremony after having received…

May 16, 2016

Spotlight on FACTT

The center would like to shine a spotlight on a unique and innovative committee of which it is a member—the Family-Agency Collaborative Training Team (FACTT). Founded in 2007, FACTT’s mission is to unify efforts that support the growth and maintenance of North Carolina family trainer development and family-agency training partnerships. Other FACTT members include agencies…

May 5, 2016

The center reaches out to Guardians ad Litem

The Center for Family and Community Engagement has increased its involvement with North Carolina’s Guardian ad Litem (GAL) system. GALs are trained volunteer advocates who work alongside attorneys to investigate and determine the needs of children who enter the court system through the Department of Social Services. Naturally, GALs play an important role in the…

May 3, 2016

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 1 – 7

This week is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme “Healthy Families, Resilient Children: Mental Health is a Family Affair!” The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health calls attention to the critical need for mental health care reform in this country, and for increased education about the importance of prevention and early identification of…

Apr 19, 2016

Marcella wins the EHRA Award of Excellence

The center’s youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton won the NCSU College of Humanities and Social Science’s EHRA Award of Excellence today.  She is now in the running for the university-wide level of the award, which will be announced in June. Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the speech given by center Director Joan Pennell at today’s…

Feb 10, 2016

Dr. Pennell featured in report on restorative justice

On February 5, CQ Researcher published an in-depth report on restorative justice investigating whether the framework can help victims and rehabilitate criminals. Dr. Pennell was featured in a “pro/con” debate alongside William Wood from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University in Australia. Dr. Pennell took the “pro” side, arguing in favor of restorative justice as an…

Feb 8, 2016

Youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton wins WRAL’s Living the Legacy Award

The center’s youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton was awarded WRAL’s Living The Legacy award for 2016. She will appear on WRAL news on Friday, February 26 at 5:55 pm and on FOX 50 at 10:55 pm. Tune in to hear her speak about her journey and commitment to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Jan 18, 2016

New on-demand online training about LGBTQ youth in foster care

The center is pleased to announce the release of a new on-demand online training: Learning to Support, Include, & Empower Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, and Questioning Youth in Substitute Care. Sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are increasingly emerging as issues that hugely impact the lives of youth. Youth in foster care are in…