When a natural disaster occurs, children need to know that they are safe and will be kept safe. Will I be okay? Will you be okay? Will everyone I know be okay?
Audience Category: For Families
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Helping a Child Cope With Separation and Divorce
Other than the death of a parent, the breakup of a family can have the most devastating effect on children. Their lives change permanently as divorce is not a temporary state; it is an on-going process often involving parental conflicts, custody battles, and families fighting. The child witnesses and experiences everything.
Helping a Child Cope with Stress
A variety of helpful tips for helping children cope with stress, especially after a loss.
North Carolina CCR&R Council Brochure
Learn more about the CCR&R Council, and the Child Care Resource and Referral system of agencies in North Carolina.
The US and the High Price of Child Care 2019
More than 12 million children younger than age five are in some form of child care in the United States. The US and the High Price of Child Care: An Examination of a Broken System provides a review of how child care is an issue for all of us and shares our policy recommendations for supporting families… Continue reading The US and the High Price of Child Care 2019
North Carolina Early Childhood Policy Landscape – Alliance for Early Success
State expenditures, research and data analysis, and information on advocacy and policies in North Carolina related to early childhood.
Star Rated License
In September 2000, the Division issued star rated licenses to child care centers and family child care homes meeting all minimum child care requirements, as well as those choosing to meet higher standards. In 2005, the Division changed the way facilities earned stars in order to more accurately reflect indicators of a program’s quality. Currently,… Continue reading Star Rated License
What To Look For in a High-Quality, Inclusive Preschool Prosocial Learning Environment
One of the greatest benefits for children experiencing quality early care and education with other children is that he or she has the opportunity to develop his or her social skills. It is well known that children who can make and keep friends with adults and with other children are more likely to be successful… Continue reading What To Look For in a High-Quality, Inclusive Preschool Prosocial Learning Environment
Plays Well with Others: A Guide to a Young Child’s Social and Emotional Development
The information in this brochure is simply a guide to what is typical development, and what behaviors might be worth asking about. If a behavior seems unusual, happens over and over or goes on for a long time, this may mean your child needs extra help. Catching problems at an early age usually makes them… Continue reading Plays Well with Others: A Guide to a Young Child’s Social and Emotional Development
The Family Routine Guide (English)
This Family Routine Guide was developed to assist parents and caregivers in developing a plan to support young children who are using challenging behavior. The Family Routine Guide includes strategies for the common routines and activities that occur during the family’s week, and contains family planning sheets.