Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina Presents Sonia de la Cruz with Parent Leadership Award Morrisville, N.C. (March 28, 2023) — Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) announced on March 28 that Sonia de la Cruz is the recipient of its Parent Leadership Award. The award recognizes a parent who shows exemplary leadership in advocacy, family support, community service and collaboration. Award winners represent the “parent voice” that is critical to strengthening the future of North Carolina children, families and communities. PCANC established the Parent Leadership Award in 2008 to recognize parents who take on leadership roles in their communities. De...
March 6, 2023 Morrisville, North Carolina – Prevent Child Abuse NC has been named a Family Forward NC Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC initiative. Launched in 2018, Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development. To date, Family Forward NC has engaged with more than 6,900 employers across North Carolina. ...
February is National Parent Leadership Month. During the month of February, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) invites you to join us in celebrating the important roles parents play in North Carolina communities. Parent leaders represent the “parent voice” and are strong advocates for all families in their community. They provide input into family support program and community decisions and serve as role models and resources for other parents; thereby enhancing factors proven to prevent abuse and neglect. Empowering parents to take leadership roles in their communities not only strengthens the individual parent and his or her family, it...
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/policy_FSAM.jpg" title_text="policy_FSAM" _builder_version="4.19.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.19.2" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Governor Cooper proclaimed February 2023 Family Support Awareness Month highlighting the critical work of home visitors and parenting educators across the state. Early childhood home visiting and parenting education (HVPE) programs strengthen the relationship between parents and children, increase parenting skills, and build confidence. These programs build a system of support for families and ensure children are ready to learn, improve child health and keep children safe. HVPE programs are delivered by well-trained professionals and...
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) is proud to welcome Zoë Playe as Development Director. Playe has an extensive background in development as she has served as the Director of Development for Independent and Charter Schools in the Triangle area and various grassroots organizations. She began her work in Development back in 2007 by launching the annual walk for the American Cancer Society, and has continued to plan events for national nonprofits, including March of Dimes, the American Diabetes Association and ALS Association. Playe has a passion for child welfare and community well-being, as she has also worked with private...
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Erin Meehan as the organization’s new Evaluation Director, effective August 9, 2022. In her most recent role as Evaluation Manager, Meehan assisted PCANC’s Evaluation Team with the collection and use of data to support and inform the organization’s projects and mission. As PCANC continues to focus on evidence-based programs and policies, Meehan will be responsible for a more senior-level leadership position, focusing on strategic planning and management oversight of the agency’s evaluation processes, as well as building and managing a cohesive team to support the evaluation goals...
