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Onslow County, NC · Est. 1998 · 25+ Years of Service

Strengthen Children,
Connect Families,
End Child Abuse

At One Place, we believe that when children feel safe, families feel supported, and educators feel valued, entire communities grow stronger.

One Place — 25+ years building a stronger Onslow County

One Place — exactly what the name promises

Why “One Place” Matters

Our Name Reflects
Our Promise

When families come to One Place, they are often carrying uncertainty — looking for answers, clarity, or a sense of safety. What they find is more than a program. They find multiple services in one trusted location, a team that listens before acting, and support that is compassionate and free of judgment.

Instead of navigating disconnected systems, families find connection. Instead of retelling painful stories again and again, they find understanding.

One Place
where care is connected
One Place
where families don’t have to navigate systems alone
One Place
where hope begins
What Guides Us

Our Mission, Vision & Approach

01
Mission

Why We Exist

When they have challenges, we connect all children and their families to programs and resources that provide opportunities and hope.

02
Vision

What We’re Building Toward

All children and families are safe, healthy, and living to their fullest potential.

03
Approach

How We Get There

Centered on Children. Grounded in Compassion. Built on Collaboration. Support works best when it is connected, that’s why we bring services together under one roof and one mission.

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We listen before we act — every time

Our Approach

Families Don’t Experience Challenges in Neat Categories — And Neither Do We

Our approach is rooted in the belief that support works best when it is connected. That’s why we bring multiple services together under one roof and one mission, allowing children and families to access care, education, advocacy, and resources in a way that feels coordinated, respectful, and human.

Child-centered care that prioritizes safety, dignity, and well-being

Trauma-informed practices that reduce fear and promote healing

Family-focused support that honors caregivers as partners

Collaboration across systems so families aren’t sent from place to place

Prevention and early intervention that strengthen families before crisis

Intervention services for children who have been hurt from abuse or neglect

Equity and access so every family has the opportunity to thrive

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
— The belief at the heart of everything we do at One Place
What Guides Our Work

Our Core Values

These values don’t just define what we do, they define how we do it, every day.

01
Compassion

We lead with compassion, meeting people with empathy, care, and understanding in every interaction.

02
Dignity

We honor the dignity of every child and family, treating each person with the respect they deserve.

03
Safety

We prioritize both physical and emotional safety, protecting the well-being of all we serve in all that we do.

04
Collaboration

We know that better outcomes happen when we work together — across systems, organizations, and community.

05
Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to the families who trust us and the supporters who believe in our mission.

06
Hope

We are guided by the belief that healing is possible and that positive change can always begin — for every child and family.

Who We Serve

One Place Serves Children, Families & Early Educators Across Onslow County

Every family’s journey is different — and our services are designed to meet those differences with care and flexibility.

Children experiencing abuse or neglect
Children healing from trauma
Families seeking early childhood education
Caregivers navigating child care decisions
Parents facing crisis or transition
Military families
Early educators seeking training & support
Families building literacy at home
Rooted in Community

We Work Alongside

Together, we form a network of care that protects children and strengthens families across Onslow County.

Families
Early Educators
Schools
Health Providers
Law Enforcement
Social Services
Community Partners
Donors & Advocates

There Is a Place for You Here

Because of you, children feel safe. Families feel supported. Hope has a home.

Whether you are a parent, an educator, a donor, a partner, or a community member looking to help — you belong here. Together, we are building a community where every child has the chance to feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.