NC Child

If child care was more accessible in North Carolina, researchers estimate that there might have been up to 68,000 more people in the workforce, resulting in a $7.5 billion boost to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Economy

1 in 5 North Carolina employers say lack of child care poses hiring challenges

Amy Diaz

A new report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and NC Child found that 100,000 fewer working-age parents with young children participated in the state’s workforce in 2023 compared to 2019.

Health & Safety

NC Child Care Centers Told They Must Apply To Remain Open

Neal Charnoff

The head of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mandy Cohen, said on Wednesday that the state is trying to keep child care…

Education

North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Banning Corporal Punishment In Schools

Neal Charnoff

House Bill 295 would change state law to prohibit public schools from using corporal punishment. Democratic Rep. Susan Fisher, one of the bill's primary…

Health & Safety

Opioid Abuse Emerges As A Major Cause Of Children Entering Foster Care

Sean Bueter

A new report from a statewide child advocacy group suggests an increasing number of North Carolina children are entering foster care because their parents…

News

Child Poverty, Hunger Remain Major Problems In North Carolina

Keri Brown

A new report shows child poverty and hunger remain major problems for children in the Triad, and researchers are worried about the impact these struggles…