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April 19, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’re sharing insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting the […]
April 9, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month: How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse in Onslow County

The future of North Carolina depends on the healthy development of the next generation. Our state—and our neighborhoods—will thrive when we invest in fostering safe, strong, […]
March 29, 2024

Conference gathers forces for community resiliency

Resilience has become a “hot button” element of ensuring survival, well-being, and success in many spheres of modern life—individuals and families, business and industry, faith, personal […]
February 23, 2024

Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2024 Edition!

For children and teens, Onslow County is home to several fun and educational summer camps. Even though summer may seem far away, now is the perfect […]
December 29, 2023

2023 End of Year Blog Recap

As 2023 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on another year of investing in our community. From sharing details on the importance of child care, to […]
November 24, 2023

Foundations for Resilience Celebrates One Year!

Strong, responsive communities have a waterfall effect on a variety of community outcomes—particularly the futures of young children. A strong, connected, and responsive community benefits all […]
October 6, 2023

Early Educator Training at One Place  

At One Place, we help early educators discover the tools and resources required to expand your knowledge, strengthen your career, and connect with like-minded peers.  Whether […]
September 8, 2023

Guest Post: Join the Fight to End Child Abuse

Child abuse is a community issue. It happens in every city, every town, every zip code.  Without community involvement, the problem will continue. This is a […]
June 9, 2023

An Intro to Foundations for Resilience

Last fall, One Place launched Foundations for Resilience, an exciting program designed to support local nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Onslow County region and beyond.  […]
June 2, 2023

Keep Your Child Safe at Summer Camp with These Tips 

Summer is just around the corner and many parents are considering what summer camps are available and making plans for their children. No matter if you’re […]
May 31, 2023

New Equipment Helps CAC Gather Critical Evidence

The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is improving services to victims of child abuse and neglect in Onslow County through the upgrade of a piece […]
May 19, 2023

Unpacking North Carolina School Safety 

As more and more incidents of school violence continue to make headlines and cause deep concern among families, teachers, and policymakers, many schools are reassessing their […]
April 28, 2023

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Onslow County

One Place is dedicated to providing our community members with the tools they need to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all children […]
April 21, 2023

What is a Comprehensive Medical Exam? 

For more than 12 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced […]
April 14, 2023

What is a Forensic Interview? 

For more than 12 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced […]
February 24, 2023

The Triple P Parenting Program, Explained

What’s Triple P? If you live in North Carolina, Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a free online program designed to help parents develop skills, strategies, […]
February 10, 2023

Hardison Offers Respected Voice in Defense of Onslow’s Children

Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
January 13, 2023

Retired Onslow detective had key role in success of the CAC

Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
December 30, 2022

End of Year Blog Recap: 2022

As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since […]
October 28, 2022

A Guide to Parenting During Deployment 

Every family deals with deployment differently—and every child will have a different reaction to a parent’s distance. Whether you’re preparing for your first deployment or you’ve […]
October 21, 2022

Checklist: What You Should Do When a Child Goes Missing

There is perhaps nothing as scary as a missing child — however, one of the best ways to help a lost child return safely home is […]