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April 27, 2022

Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County 

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 15, 2022

Month of the Military Child-Serving Military Families at One Place

Home to two military bases, Onslow County boasts a large military population. In fact, more than 140,000 active duty and military family members reside in the […]
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 25, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Preschool

It’s March and the 2022–2023 Onslow County Preschool Application is now open! Our preschool programs serve more than 700 children in both public and private sites […]
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 […]
March 11, 2022

Emotional Health Series: 3 Ways to Teach Your Child About Emotions

Helping children build a vocabulary about how they feel has a tremendous impact on their entire lives. As a parent or caregiver, you can integrate learning […]
March 4, 2022

March is a Great Time to Grab a Good Book and Read with your Child

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. […]
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 18, 2022

How Social-Emotional Skills Develop in High-Quality Preschool Programs

Beyond the ABCs and 123s, a child’s social-emotional health is absolutely critical to the long-term trajectory of their lives. When social and emotional health is prioritized […]
February 11, 2022

February is Family Support Awareness Month

Family Support Awareness month celebrates ways in which family support services such as home visitation and parent education can strengthen the Five Protective Factors for children […]
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 28, 2022

An Introduction to Early Head Start — and How It Can Help Your Family 

A child’s earliest experiences mold and shape the developing brain, laying the foundation for overall well-being and long-term success. At One Place, we provide several early […]
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 […]
December 24, 2021

Half a Million Books Mailed to Local Children

As of December 1, more than 500,000 books have reached over 26,000 children ages 0-5 in Onslow County through One Place’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]
December 17, 2021

Don’t Force the Hug

As adults, we know there are many situations in life where saying “yes” is not in the cards. Whether it is taking on another task at […]
December 15, 2021

Creating Your Own Holiday Traditions

For many families in Onslow County and across the globe, the holidays can be a mix of joy and uncertainty—particularly if you’re a military family with […]
December 10, 2021

The Best Children’s Books for Gifts

Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning […]
December 3, 2021

Keeping Children Safe During the Holidays

The holiday season is here and while for many it is a time of celebration and excitement, the additional demands that come along with this time […]
November 19, 2021

Join Us From Your Back Porch

Earlier this year, One Place launched a new series of live, interactive opportunities called Back Porch Chats to help parents connect.  Back Porch Chats are NOT […]
November 17, 2021

The 411 on the Build Back Better Act

A few weeks ago, the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) was announced: a $1.75 trillion spending proposal that has the potential to dramatically transform America’s early […]