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February 22, 2023

How To Apply for an Early Childhood Program in Onslow County (New App Process!) 

 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, […]
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 13, 2023

Retired Onslow detective had key role in success of the CAC

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 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 30, 2022

End of Year Blog Recap: 2022

As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since […]
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 […]
November 25, 2022

Why Child Care Drives Businesses Forward

For decades, most businesses have created a sharp separation between the personal and the professional. However in recent years—particularly since COVID—more and more businesses have seen […]
September 23, 2022

Child Care Centers are Closing: Unpacking the Reasons 

Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers have continued to close at an alarming rate: one-third of all centers have closed and […]
August 19, 2022

The CAC Wish List: What’s On It and How It Makes a Difference

Since opening its doors in 2010, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has served more than 3,100 abused and neglected children and their families. The Child […]
August 12, 2022

TASCO Gathers Community to Fight Abuse of Children

This is part of a continuing series of profiles on people and organizations on the front lines with One Place in protecting and serving children and […]
July 22, 2022

The Best Outdoor Places to Enjoy in Onslow County

Onslow County is home to a number of beautiful outdoor areas—from forests and rivers to beaches and intercoastal waterways. With summer in full swing, it’s time […]
July 8, 2022

Tips for Getting Your Child Outside and Into Nature 

With summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to encourage your child to get outside and spend some time in nature.  According to the American Academy […]
June 3, 2022

Guns N’ Hoses Event Shatters Fundraising Records for CAC

With new twists on the course and an enduring commitment to children, the 2022 Guns ‘N’ Hoses golf tournament shattered fund-raising records and left organizers pondering […]
April 22, 2022

Multidisciplinary Team Serves as the Heart of CAC Approach

This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. […]
April 8, 2022

Bringing the Five Protective Factors to Life

The Strengthening Families Five Protective Factor Framework is an international initiative that aims to develop and enhance five specific characteristics (called protective factors) that help keep […]
April 1, 2022

Week of the Young Child 2022

The needs of young children and their families have increased in recent years, and we know now more than ever about the importance of children’s earliest […]
March 18, 2022

Free (and Low Cost) Spring Break Staycation Ideas

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 25, 2022

5 Reasons Why Early Head Start Sets Children Up for Success

One Place provides several early education programs that support children through their first 2,000 days, including Early Head Start, a federally-funded program designed for low-income families. […]
February 4, 2022

Child Care and COVID-19 in Onslow County- Here’s the Latest

Over the past two years, child care centers across the county have been hit with a myriad of challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. From economic […]
January 21, 2022

Yaniero Has Been a Champion in the Fight Against Child Abuse

This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. […]
January 12, 2022

One Place Launches Annual Fund for Sustainable Growth

For more than two decades, One Place has helped children and families in Onslow County find hope and healing. Throughout 2021, we focused our efforts on […]