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 […]
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 17, 2023

Unpacking the Differences Between NC Pre-K, Three School, Early Head Start, and Child Care

Did you know there are a number of no cost, state-funded programs in North Carolina designed to support your child’s early education? While many may think […]
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 27, 2023

Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations 

Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]
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 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 […]