September 26, 2025

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! Here’s everything you need to know about car seat safety. 

This week we’re celebrating Child Passenger Safety Week. To help families and caregivers better understand the importance of car seat safety, we’re sharing several tips and […]
April 11, 2025

Week of the Young Child – Family Friday

It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through […]
February 6, 2025

Celebrating Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina

This February we’re taking the month to celebrate Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina. Founded in 2021, Family Support Awareness Month is a fantastic opportunity […]
January 10, 2025

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN): What You Need to Know

Military families face a distinct set of challenges—from frequent moves to deployments that can disrupt daily life. One of the most critical concerns for many military […]
November 1, 2024

Building a Foundation for Resilience: What Parents Should Know 

While parenting is one of the most joyful and transformative times in life, it comes with a unique—and often overwhelming—set of challenges and stressors.  Building your […]
September 12, 2024

Netalia’s Story-From Head Start Student to Early Head Start Staff Member

Netalia Dunn’s story begins in small classroom huts behind Richlands Elementary School, in Onslow County, North Carolina. This is where she first entered the world of […]
August 16, 2024

How Early Head Start Supports Healthy Children: Health Services Advisory Committee

Your child’s earliest experiences mold and shape their developing brain—and physical, mental, and emotional health play a key role in laying the foundation for long-term well-being […]
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 […]