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November 24, 2023
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 […]
November 21, 2023
This Thanksgiving season, I was thinking about all the ways my kids and I used to make memories. We would cut out colored leaves, “iron” wax […]
October 6, 2023
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 22, 2023
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 […]
September 8, 2023
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 […]
August 25, 2023
For years, researchers have believed that the first 2,000 days—or five years—of a child’s life have a long-lasting impact on the trajectory of their life. Today, […]
August 18, 2023
As parents and caregivers of children weigh their options for child care in the aftermath of COVID-19, they often find themselves wondering how scarcity impacts their […]
July 22, 2023
At One Place, one of our primary goals is to connect families, educators, and community members with helpful resources to make Onslow County stronger. Through our […]
July 7, 2023
North Carolina is rumored to have an El Niño summer this year, which means temperatures may be far hotter than they normally are. Even though summer […]
June 14, 2023
This post is part of a partnership with Elijah Lee, a teen community activist and public speaker, for his insight on the state of youth mental […]
June 9, 2023
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. […]
May 31, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]