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After Record Decline, N.C. Infant Mortality Rate Experiences Slight Increase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                 

Contact:    Laila A. Bell, Director of Research & Data

Three in Ten Young Children Live in Poverty in North Carolina: Economic Security Slipping Across the State

(Raleigh, North Carolina)-The share of children in North Carolina living in households falling below the poverty line remains alarmingly high, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

 

Action for Children North Carolina Statement on New Census Poverty and Health Insurance Data

Action for Children North Carolina 

Statement on New Census Poverty and Health Insurance Data 

5 Tips to Be a GRAND Advocate for Children

The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is a special one. Grandparents are among children’s first teachers, playmates and friends.

Sunday, September 9th is Grandparents Day. Action for Children has put together a list of five tips to help you be a GRAND advocate for children in North Carolina:

State Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

New data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows the percentage of students graduating on-time with their peers reached a historic high for the graduating class of 2012.

View the attached press release, or visit the North Carolina state profile on the KIDS COUNT Data Center for more information: http://bit.ly/OE9ZUn

Deborah Bryan named President and CEO of Action for Children North Carolina (06.4.2012)

Action for Children North Carolina is pleased to announce the arrival of our new President and CEO, Deborah Bryan. Click link to read the full press release. 

 

When It Comes to Child Well-Being, State Investments Matter, (04.18.2012)

When it Comes to Child-Well-Being, State Investments Matter

 Recent Budget Cuts to Essential Services Jeopardize North Carolina Children's Opportunities for Success  

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