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Youth suicides on the rise in N.C., Child Fatality Task Force reports

by Dean Drescher and Liz Bell | December 6, 2021

North Carolina’s youth suicides increased by more than 50% from 2019 to 2020, according to the latest data from the state’s Child Fatality Task Force (CFTF).…

Perspective | The 2021 legislative session left plenty of unfinished business for kids

by Tiffany Gladney | December 6, 2021

Let’s start with the big headline: North Carolina has a state budget, for the first time since 2018. This in itself is very good news, because the state budget ensures continued operations for so many vital programs that serve kids and families — from public schools to public health, and so much more. …

Listen | Have you ever used the highlight tool?

by Alli Lindenberg | December 7, 2021

Gabby and Elijah are back to talk about another resilience tool. In this episode they discuss the highlight tool, which they use to find positivity no matter what’s going on in their lives.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Need to know

• Resilient NC: ​Supporting Statewide Efforts to Build Community Resilience

  Kellin Foundation | November 1, 2021

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