1 in every 28 children in the United States has an incarcerated parent.*
In North Carolina, more than 21,000 children have a parent in prison. According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an estimated 179,000 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) has created this downloadable bill of rights. Click either link below to download your copy.
Coastal Horizons was honored to join Governor Josh Stein for the April 30th bill signing of legislation fully funding Medicaid, a critical step for the health and well-being of communities across our state. Lawmakers from both parties attended Thursday’s bill signing ceremony at the Executive Mansion, and Stein said the agreement showed that “when it really matters, state leaders of both parties can come together and do the work of the people.”
Our President & CEO, Margaret Weller-Stargell, shared powerful remarks highlighting the real-life impact of Medicaid, transforming lives, strengthening families, and supporting a healthier workforce.
At Coastal Horizons, we see every day how access to care changes lives. We are grateful to Governor Stein and the General Assembly for ensuring that millions of North Carolinians can continue to receive the care they need.
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As Child Abuse Prevention Month draws to a close, Our Children's Place says "Thank you!" to the caring and passionate folks at Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina who advocate for families, support professionals, educate the community, and imagine "what could be?" each and every day - this month and throughout the year!
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Our Children's Place is excited to be presenting to health care professionals today in Charlotte. Thank you for the invitation!
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