Press Releases

COVID-19 Supports Still Available for Youth and Young Adults Transitioning from Foster Care

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging young adults (Ages 18-21) eligible for the state’s extended foster care program who left the program during the COVID-19 Pandemic due to their age to apply for re-entry to receive available services and support.

NCDHHS Reaches Milestone with P-EBT; $1 Billion of Food for More Than 1 Million Children

As of April 27, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the NC Department of Public Instruction has provided more than $1 billion of groceries to more than a million children impacted by school closings during the pandemic. North Carolina was one of the first four states to receive federal approval of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program when it launched.

Positive Connections Play Vital Role in Building Safe, Stable, Nurturing Environments for North Carolina’s Children

Highlighting the importance of healthy, caring connections and the presence of protective factors in families and communities, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.