Early Childhood News

Saving the lives of black babies in Wake County is the goal of a new effort. Aug. 28, 2019

Gov.Cooper orders paid parental leave for thousands of state employees. May 23, 2019

All in for NC Kids: Q&A with Assistant Director of the Yadkin County Human Services Agency Jessica Wall. May 10, 2019

All in for NC Kids: Q&A with Transylvania County Commissioner Page Ives Lemel. April 25, 2019

Online Positive Parenting Program Now Available for Parents in 100 North Carolina Counties. April 24, 2019

DHHS Leaders Celebrate Week of the Young Child. April 10, 2019

Shonkoff Challenges NC to Regain Early Childhood Leadership Role for 21st Century. March 4, 2019

Panel Lays Out Challenges and Opportunities in Early Childhood Education. March 1, 2019

NC Leaders, Advocates Gather for Early Childhood Action Plan Launch. March 1, 2019

Racial Equity, Health of Mothers and Newborns Drives Early Childhood Summit Discussion. March 1, 2019

Healthy Connections a Key to Future Success for Children. March 1, 2019

Governor Cooper Releases 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan. Feb 27, 2019

Office of Minority Health Facilitates Panel on Equity and Health Among Young Children. Feb. 26, 2019

DHHS Reviewing Feedback, Adjusting Early Childhood Action Plan Prior to Launch. Feb. 5, 2019

North Carolina Receives $4.5 Million Early Childhood Learning Grant. Jan. 15, 2019

DHHS Extends Public Input Period for Draft North Carolina Early Childhood Action Plan. Nov. 29, 2018

State Health Officials Seek Input on Early Childhood Action Plan. Nov. 19, 2018

State Agency Releases Draft of Early Childhood Action Plan. Nov. 5, 2018

DHHS Seeks Public Input on Draft North Carolina Early Childhood Action Plan. Nov. 1, 2018

As NC Babies Die at One of the Fastest Rates in the Country, Cooper Calls For Action Plan. Aug. 31, 2018

NC Officials to Set Goals to Improve Child Health Outcomes. Aug. 31, 2018

Governor Cooper Calls For Statewide Early Childhood Action Plan. Aug. 30, 2018

Governor Cooper Directs DHHS to Create and Lead State Action Plan to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes. Aug. 29, 2018