Posted: September 7, 2023 Cross-posted from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine's blog 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. Keynote speaker Clare Anderson, MSW, of Chapin Hall in Chicago spoke of “translating the science that has been with us for the better part of 30 or 40 years” to create stronger economic and...
By Melissa Clepper-Faith, PCANC Policy Director At a recent Summit, hosted by the NC Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) and Prevent Child Abuse NC (PCANC), attendees from across North Carolina discussed how modest economic support could help North Carolina families and children. How can we give a helping hand to families so that they can live purposeful, happy lives with hope for the future? Clare Anderson, senior policy fellow at Chapin Hall, University of Chicago, spoke at the Summit and provided insight into the role of economic support to families. She presented evidence from multiple studies that modest economic support to...
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 with the Hunt Institute about the connection between early childhood systems and child welfare. Hirsch reflects on the conversation. When I was asked to participate in the panel to talk about what the data says about the American Indian children in our child welfare system and what the evidence says prevents abuse and neglect, I knew the data...
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 across North Carolina, and the nation, in advocating for Title II, Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grants, of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). CBCAP grants can be used to provide supports to ensure prevention through voluntary evidence-based home visiting services, community-based parent support or parenting education programs, early childhood and childcare programs, and family...
April 3, 2023 By Ashley Cooper, Prevent Child Abuse NC Communications Associate April is here, which means it is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month). Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC), in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is leading the statewide CAP Month Campaign with the belief that every child is filled with tremendous promise. PCANC and DHHS recognize that all North Carolinians have a shared obligation to foster the potential of all children across the state. Each day is an opportunity to build the foundation for our future. We all have...
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 programs have proven long-term positive outcomes for families and children who receive services, bolstering protective factors for parents and caregivers and reducing the chance that children experience abuse and neglect. Home Visiting programs across the country have proven to have a positive impact on families and improve birth outcomes. These programs, such as Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership and Family Connects International,...
