1 in every 28 children in the United States has an incarcerated parent.*
In North Carolina, more than 18,000 children have a parent in prison. According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an estimated 160,000 children in the state have experienced parental incarceration and the resulting consequences.
Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Center is a statewide program committed to the well-being of these children through advocacy, education, and outreach.
In order to support children with an incarcerated parent and help them persevere through such a challenging experience, Sesame Workshop launched the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration initiative. The bi-lingual (English/Spanish) resources include videos and a storybook for children to help support and comfort them, videos and guides for parents and caregivers to help them find the language to talk about incarceration with their children, and a resource for the incarcerated parent that highlights the importance of communication.
For more information, visit the Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration website or contact Our Children's Place.
A Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents
The San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (SFCIPP) created this downloadable bill of rights. Click either link below to download your copy.
Forty-one years ago, Margaret Stargell joined Coastal Horizons as a counselor with a clear purpose: helping people build healthier, better lives. That purpose continues to guide her leadership today.
We are proud to celebrate our President and CEO as this year’s WilmingtonBiz Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Margaret will receive the honor November 12 at UNCW’s Burney Center.
In its recent profile, WilmingtonBiz shares the personal experiences and deeply held beliefs behind Margaret’s work. From her Wilmington roots to her decades of expanding access to care, one commitment stands out: people seeking help deserve compassion, dignity and a connection to the services they need.
Her leadership has helped Coastal Horizons bring that commitment to communities across North Carolina. Her impact lives in the individuals who find hope, the families who find support and the colleagues she inspires every day.
Please join us in congratulating Margaret on this well-deserved recognition!
Thank you, Wilmington Biz , for sharing her story.
To read the full story, go to: www.wilmingtonbiz.com/health_care/2026/11/11/coastal_horizons_chief_finds_new_purpose/28012
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“I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States…”
That promise marks the beginning of a commitment to service that can shape a lifetime.
This Veterans Day, Coastal Horizons honors all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. We are grateful for your courage, your dedication, and the sacrifices you and your families have made.
You have served our communities. You deserve communities that care for you, too. We remain committed to helping veterans and their families find support, connection, and hope.
To the veterans among our staff, clients, families, and neighbors: thank you for your service.
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Coastal Horizons will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
To all who have served in our nation’s armed forces, thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. We are grateful for you and the families who stand beside you. 🇺🇸
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