Our Initiatives
We lead initiatives and strengthen coalitions that advance policies and systems supporting children, families, caregivers, and communities throughout the state.
Initiatives We Lead
Family Forward NC®
Transform your workplace with family-friendly policies that strengthen employee well-being and business success.
First 2000 Days
Discover why the earliest years of brain development matter — and how communities can shape stronger outcomes from the start.
Local Financing for Early Learning
Advance local investments in early childhood with tools and strategies designed for North Carolina communities.
NC Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Join a statewide network working to ensure more children read proficiently by third grade.
Pathways to Grade-Level Reading
Access data-driven tools and connect with partners to advance equitable strategies that help every child read on grade-level.
Readers Are Built
Learn how early experiences build strong readers before children enter school.
Coalitions We Power
Care and Learning Coalition
Come together to create a child care system that is affordable, sustainable, and fair for families and educators statewide.
EarlyWell Coalition
Collaborate with partners to improve infant and early childhood mental health.