The DCFW Difference: Empowering NC Families, One Child at a Time

At the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW), we’re boldly reimagining what it means to support the health and well-being of children and families. Every day, our teams administer vital programs and provide critical services in every corner of the state. 

Explore how our 40+ programs in the areas of nutrition, early childhood development, behavioral health, and physical health are making a difference in the lives of over two million children and their families in all 100 North Carolina counties.

On this page, you will learn about our work across North Carolina through our programmatic fact sheets, view stories of impact from families whose lives have been changed because of DCFW programs, and experience the DCFW Difference firsthand.

Serving Two Million Children and Their Families in all 100 NC Counties

Our Mission & Impact

Healthy, Thriving Children in Every North Carolina County

With a team of over 1,000 dedicated staff, DCFW serves children and families in all 100 North Carolina counties and contributes significant financial benefits to the state. North Carolina allocates $55 million in state funds to support DCFW programs, which leverage an additional $5 billion in federal funding, the majority of which goes directly to children and families while stimulating the state’s retail economy. 

From administering federal nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC to providing direct services through NC’s Infant-Toddler Program and Early Intervention services, we’re there – helping North Carolina’s children thrive in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities.

Explore Our Programmatic Fact Sheets

From Birth to Beyond: Supporting Children, Empowering Families

Learn about the four core program areas that power our work across North Carolina.

Family Voices – Stories of Impact

Real Families. Real Impact.

Across North Carolina, families are sharing how DCFW programs have changed their lives. Hear their voices. See their stories. And experience the DCFW Difference firsthand.

Jennifer and Travis' Early Intervention Story

Lorri and Malachi's Early Intervention Story

Sara and Jacob's Early Intervention Story

Michelle and Matthew's Early Intervention Story

Katie and Sedrick's Early Intervention Story

Keila's Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Story

Olivia and Will's Newborn Screening Story

Maranda and Ashton's Newborn Screening Story

Early Intervention: NC's Infant-Toddler Program

Community Nutrition Services: The WIC Program

Why DCFW?

A Smart Investment in North Carolina's Future

DCFW brings together complementary programs and services to address the needs of the children and families of North Carolina. We set children up for success by meeting their social, emotional, and physical needs so they can thrive. We also leverage funding sources more efficiently to better serve children and families where they are.

We are uniquely situated in that our team provides direct services that tangibly impact children and families using a whole-child, whole-family approach while administering some of the largest federally funded nutrition programs: our programs directly impact North Carolinians by way of services or benefits received.

Visit our main DCFW page to learn more or contact us at DCFW_Communications@dhhs.nc.gov 

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