Perspective The 2019 opportunity workplan for NC’s children by Rob Thompson | January 15, 2019 North Carolina’s legislators are back at work for the 2019-2020 “long session.” While the state’s policy-makers and budget writers face a...
Perspective Three reasons the NC Legislature should adequately fund school nurses by Rob Thompson | April 18, 2018 With school safety concerns at the forefront, NC Child has made additional funding for school nurses a top priority for...
Perspective The freedom to lead: Interview with Ricky Hurtado by Rob Thompson | April 4, 2018 Ricky Hurtado is the co-executive director of the NC Scholars Latinx Initiative (NC SLI) and a member of the NC...
Perspective LGBTQ children deserve our love, support, and protection by Rob Thompson | April 4, 2016 Last week, the North Carolina legislature passed and Governor McCrory signed a bill that sends a clear message to LGBTQ...
Perspective Building young brains by Rob Thompson | September 23, 2015 Nearly eight months ago, my wife gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Henry. Among the many joys of being...
Perspective Insufficient investment in children, families persist in state budget by Rob Thompson | September 16, 2015 The House and Senate have now agreed to a final state budget, a document that offers a glimpse into our...
