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September 29, 2023
Walk into any preschool classroom in North Carolina and you’ll likely be greeted with children playing together or interacting with early childhood educators. While many of […]
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 14, 2023
As a parent or caregiver, one of the most important decisions you will make for your young child is choosing a high-quality child care program—and this […]
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 30, 2023
Military children often face a distinctive set of challenges—including frequent moves and family transitions associated with deployment. Many military families in our community know just how […]
June 16, 2023
With rumors of a hot summer ahead, families in Onslow County should be prepared for keeping children safe from heat exhaustion, excessive sun exposure, and some […]
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. […]
June 2, 2023
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
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 26, 2023
If you’ve been searching for preschools or early childhood education programs for your child, you might have come across a term called “evidence-based curriculum” or “research-based […]
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 14, 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 […]