A Major Milestone for the Decade of the Child The Decade of the Child (DOC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone in advancing whole child health and wellbeing. On June 1, 2026, Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 2026 as Whole Child Health and Well-Being Month in North Carolina, recognizing the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, educated, resilient, and prepared for lifelong success. The proclamation acknowledges tha

August 8, 2025 Opinion; By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece can also be found at: https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5441487-ice-ra...

Interviewees: Miranda Lynch-Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer at Chapin Hall, where she leads the development of actionable policy...

Neighborhood poverty and family economic hardship strongly affect child well-being and risk for neglect. While low income alone doesn’t always predict neglect or abuse, parental stress, burnout, and poor mental health—common in financially struggling families—are key factors. With 83% of CPS-investigated families earning below 200% of the poverty line, providing economic supports could help prevent maltreatment and reduce child welfare involvement.

June 10, 2025 By Charles Bruner and Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Health Affairs and can be found at:...

Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behavioral health.

July 2024 | Toni Howell, Hannah Camp, and Diana Fishbein, UNC-Chapel Hill and National Prevention Science Coalition Download to view the...