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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 […]
May 5, 2023

Safe Kids Coalition in Onslow County and How You Can Get Involved

Every year, children across the country are injured from preventable events. Safe Kids is a national organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, providing educational […]
May 3, 2023

Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2023 Edition! 

Onslow County is home to a number of enjoyable and educational summer camps for children and teens. Although it may feel like summer is still far […]
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 Forensic 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 7, 2023

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 […]
March 31, 2023

Week of the Young Child 2023: How to Celebrate in North Carolina

It’s Week of the Young Child from April 1st through the 7th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at […]
March 24, 2023

Free (and Low Cost) Spring Break Staycation Ideas

With the winter blues fading away and spring break plans on the horizon, we’ve prepared a list of some of our favorite ways to spend the […]
February 22, 2023

How To Apply for an Early Childhood Program in Onslow County (New App Process!) 

 One Place now offers a one-stop application process in partnership with Onslow County Schools. This is an exciting step forward in creating an easier, more efficient, […]
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 […]
January 6, 2023

Update: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Early Childhood Education

More than a year ago, the White House announced the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization program, a federal aid package designed to enable more […]
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 […]
December 23, 2022

Child Care Workers are Leaving the Workforce. How Do We Bring Them Back? 

Many early childhood educators—the individuals responsible for making employment possible for most parents—are leaving the workforce for good. Low pay, demanding work, and a lack of […]
November 25, 2022

Why Child Care Drives Businesses Forward

For decades, most businesses have created a sharp separation between the personal and the professional. However in recent years—particularly since COVID—more and more businesses have seen […]
September 23, 2022

Child Care Centers are Closing: Unpacking the Reasons 

Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers have continued to close at an alarming rate: one-third of all centers have closed and […]
August 19, 2022

The CAC Wish List: What’s On It and How It Makes a Difference

Since opening its doors in 2010, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has served more than 3,100 abused and neglected children and their families. The Child […]
August 12, 2022

TASCO Gathers Community to Fight Abuse of Children

This is part of a continuing series of profiles on people and organizations on the front lines with One Place in protecting and serving children and […]
July 22, 2022

The Best Outdoor Places to Enjoy in Onslow County

Onslow County is home to a number of beautiful outdoor areas—from forests and rivers to beaches and intercoastal waterways. With summer in full swing, it’s time […]
July 8, 2022

Tips for Getting Your Child Outside and Into Nature 

With summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to encourage your child to get outside and spend some time in nature.  According to the American Academy […]
June 3, 2022

Guns N’ Hoses Event Shatters Fundraising Records for CAC

With new twists on the course and an enduring commitment to children, the 2022 Guns ‘N’ Hoses golf tournament shattered fund-raising records and left organizers pondering […]