Beat the Summer Heat with Fun Indoor Activities for Your Child
This summer, North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms. Even though summer is often the ideal time to play outdoors, prepare for the summer heat (or rain) with this toolbox of fun indoor activities to keep your child safe. 10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Home Take a trip […]
Celebrating Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina
This February we’re taking the month to celebrate Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina. Founded in 2021, Family Support Awareness Month is a fantastic opportunity to honor the work of home visitors and parenting educators across the state. What’s Family Support Awareness Month? In February 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared February as […]
How One Place Supports Children Facing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress
For some children, experiencing traumatic events during the formative years of childhood can have a profound impact on their life. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause a long-term impact on a child’s brain development, social-emotional skills, and ability to thrive as an adult. ACEs are defined as traumatic events that occur during a child’s early […]
What is a Victim Advocate?
The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) provides multidisciplinary services to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence. At the Child Advocacy Center, a child tells their story to a trained interviewer, preventing any retraumatization from occurring, and providing a safe place to start their healing journey. During a […]
Hurricane Helene Resources
Communities across the state of North Carolina are facing numerous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Many have been without power for an extended period of time, lost homes, vehicles, food, and even loved ones. The damage is catastrophic and the aftermath and recovery are ongoing. We share sadness and concern for those in […]
Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’ve shared insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting One Place’s role in preventing and ending child abuse and neglect in Onslow County. In North Carolina, reports of child maltreatment remain high. In 2020, there were more than 108,000 […]
Meet Bethany Esau of One Place: A New PBS Rootle Ambassador
One Place is excited to share that Bethany Esau, Child Care Resource & Referral Coordinator, has been chosen as a Rootle Ambassador by PBS North Carolina. This program builds on the CPB-PBS Ready to Learn Community Collaboratives for Early Learning & Media Initiative to support children and families with early learning. About PBS Rootle Ambassador […]
Early Head Start: Pregnant Women and Expectant Family Services
Are you pregnant and expecting a child? Families in Onslow County can enroll in the Early Head Start (EHS) Pregnant Women and Expectant Families program and receive community-based support, training, and home visits. EHS combines parental involvement, education, and health and social-emotional wellness services for mothers and children. You may have heard about Early Head […]
Dispatch from One Place’s Community Services Day
Building strong, resilient communities requires a collaborative effort—and at One Place, connecting community members to critical resources is a core pillar of our mission. One opportunity to encourage an increase in this form of collaboration is bringing community service providers together to gain a deeper understanding of how to work in tandem. Guided by this […]
Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2023 Edition!
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 away, now is the time to start determining what summer camps are right for your child—just don’t forget to register soon to make sure your child has a spot! […]