E4C Summit Highlights Evidence-Based Economic Supports That Protect Children and Families

Convened by the NCIOM’s Essentials for Childhood project in August, the summit, Economic Supports: A Path to Reduce Childhood Adversity, provided a deep look at the evidence and an opportunity to learn from other southern states’ investments in concrete supports. A panel of North Carolina leaders in child and family well-being also shared their experiences and recommendations.

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Child Well-Being in American Indian and Tribal Communities

May 23, 2023 By Sharon Hirsch, PCANC President & CEO In late February, the NC Commission on Indian Affairs held their 7th Annual Indian Child Welfare Gathering. Prevent Child Abuse NC (PCANC) President & CEO Sharon Hirsch participated on a panel discussion...

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April 19 is Digital Advocacy Day!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Wednesday, April 19 is Prevent Child Abuse America’s Digital Advocacy Day — a powerful day for raising awareness and advocating for change in our communities and across the nation. This Digital Advocacy Day we join partners...

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Home Visiting: A Story of Support and Success

By Elizabeth Fowler, Prevent Child Abuse NC Communications Associate Published February 27, 2023  February is Family Support Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of Family Support programs like Home Visiting and Parenting Education. Family Support...

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Staff Spotlights

Meet Sharon Hirsch! Sharon is Prevent Child Abuse NC's (PCANC) President & CEO and has served in this position since 2015. Sharon is passionate about family and child well-being and ensuring that communities and families have the support and resources they need to...

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Prevent Child Abuse NC 2023 Staffing Update

Posted: January 9, 2023 By Sharon Hirsch, Prevent Child Abuse NC President & CEO    At Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC), we work to prevent the long-term effects of child maltreatment from ever occurring – because child abuse and neglect is 100%...

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See and Be Seen: The Power of Connections this Holiday Season

As we get ready for the holiday break, let’s all do our best to make sure our children, families and friends know that we are thrilled to see them – and give one another the time and attention we’ve missed and craved these last few years. Because genuine Connections Matter, where we know we are truly seen, treasured and loved. 

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Give Hope, Donate Today

When you give to Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, it builds hope that our children can grow up in families and communities where they are safe, nurtured and loved so that they can thrive as adults.

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Nurturing Positive Childhoods in Transylvania County

Posted: November 1, 2022 By Sharon Hirsch, Prevent Child Abuse NC President & CEO    Transylvania County, population 35,000, is an amazing place just southwest of Asheville. Its largest town is Brevard, anchored by Brevard College. And it is a community...

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Help Me Celebrate Nurturing Positive Childhoods!

By Sharon Hirsch, PCANC President & CEO August 9, 2022 Play. Riding bikes in our neighborhood, climbing trees, playing Hide-and-Go-Seek and Kick the Can are some of the first things that come to my mind when I think about my childhood.  I was fortunate to grow up...

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