Family and Children's Resource Program at the UNC School of Social Work

09/14/2026

To continue celebrating Kinship Care Month, we wanted to share several free resources specifically for kinship caregivers!

FosteringNC.org has its own tab JUST for kinship caregivers that features free on-line on-demand trainings, resources, articles, and much more.

Please share it with all the kinship caregivers and the professionals who support them that you know!



https://fosteringnc.org/kinship-care/

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare’s (NCSACW) Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Supporting Kinship Families focused on the unique challenges that arise when parents of children in care have a substance use or mental health disorder. These challenges include ensuring acce...

09/11/2026

NAMI North Carolina has an upcoming event for individuals who are passionate about mental health advocacy and making a difference in their communities: the NAMI Change Maker Youth Summit!

📅 Date: Saturday, September 19
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Junior League of Raleigh, 711 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Who is this for?
Young adults ages 18–30 who are passionate about mental health advocacy and creating positive change in their communities. High school students are also welcome to attend with a parent or legal guardian.

What can attendees expect?
The Change Maker Youth Summit will give young adults an opportunity to connect with community partners, learn more about mental health advocacy, share ideas, and explore how meaningful change can happen when people come together around a common cause.

Is there a cost to attend?
No! The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Travel expenses will be reimbursed for students traveling from outside the Raleigh area, and hotel accommodations will be covered for those who need to stay overnight.

How do I register?
Register here: https://forms.gle/UNMvJ4en8VQyzRih9

09/10/2026

To help celebrate Kinship Care Month in North Carolina, we wanted to share this great resource from Generations United which includes infographics, fact sheets, statistics, social media graphics, and more so you can help raise awareness about the critically important work that kinship caregivers do every day!

You can find the resource here:https://www.gksnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Evergreen-Kinship-Toolkit_FINAL.pdf

09/09/2026

Did you hear that Governor Josh Stein declared September as Kinship Care Month in North Carolina?

To celebrate this honor, this month we'll be sharing resources to help honor all the amazing kin and kin-like caregivers throughout the state caring for the special children and youth in their life! Be sure to check back!

09/04/2026

Evan and Ashton recently teamed up in Wilson County to facilitate "Secondary Traumatic Stress: A Course for Supervisors and Other Agency Leaders!"

This mighty group of supervisors and program managers worked hard to critically think about the course content and engaged in opportunities for self-reflection. Four different counties were represented and everyone had a lot of insightful questions and helpful ideas to share with one another. Thank you Wilson County for welcoming us and allowing us to provide training in your county!

If you're a supervisor or program manager looking for more support on managing secondary traumatic stress, be on the lookout for more offerings on NCSWlearn!

09/02/2026

We're so excited to introduce you to our newest team member, LaTasha Hampton! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

In her role as Training Specialist, LaTasha is passionate about supporting child welfare professionals as they strengthen their knowledge, skills, and confidence in working with children and families. She brings a strong commitment to family-centered practice and to helping professionals translate learning into meaningful practice.

LaTasha brings over 20 years of experience in the social work field, having worked at both the state and local county levels. Her professional background includes Child Protective Services assessments and investigations, direct practice with children and families, supervision of child welfare professionals, and the training and development of child welfare staff. Her experience in both frontline practice and leadership has given her a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the child welfare system and the importance of engaging families with respect, empathy, and a strength-based approach. LaTasha is especially passionate about supporting professionals as they grow in their practice and helping them connect what they learn in the training room to the real-world situations they encounter every day.

LaTasha holds a Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Marriage and Family. She brings her professional experience, leadership background, and passion for adult learning to her role as a Training Specialist.

In her free time, LaTasha enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, bowling, and continuing to grow in her faith. She is also a certified holistic health coach with a passion for health, wellness, and supporting overall well-being.

Welcome, LaTasha!!

08/31/2026

FCRP's Katie and Selina recently facilitated the pilot offering of our new course "Courtroom Confidence for Child Welfare Staff" in Burke County!

Courtroom Confidence for Child Welfare Staff is a one and a half day course designed to help child welfare staff understand the role of Juvenile Court in protecting children, while also recognizing the need to respect parent's rights. The primary aim of this training is to strengthen child welfare staff's knowledge, skills, and confidence in preparing for and participating in court proceedings.

The pilot course included workers and supervisors from all areas of child welfare. We appreciate the unique insight they brought!

For more information and to find an upcoming course, check out the course listings on NCSWlearn. The next four offerings will be in Wilmington, Asheville, New Bern, and Sanford.

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest intern for this school year, Molly Cummings!

Molly recently graduated from Appalachian State University's Honors Program with a degree in Child Development. While at App. St., she was very involved in the Child Advocacy Club and completed an internship with The Children's Council of Watauga County. While there, Molly assisted with community outreach and resource coordination to support children and families access essential services.

While at UNC Social Work, Molly is pursuing a MSW in the 2-year direct practice track. Her ultimate goal is to serve as a social worker in a healthcare setting, supporting families and children, connecting people to resources, and addressing the social and emotional factors that impact the well-being of individuals.

Welcome, Molly! We can't wait to learn with you!

08/27/2026

Earlier this month, Antowan and Ashton teamed up to train the course "Staying Power! A Supervisor's Guide to Developing and Retaining Child Welfare Staff" in Nashville!

They helped an eager group of supervisors consider different practical and tangible strategies to help retain their staff and help them professionally develop.

If you are supervisor or agency leader looking for help in retaining and developing your staff, log into NCSWlearn and register for one of the next offerings coming up in Sanford and Asheville!

08/26/2026

Look who is back!

After a long and fruitful career with FCRP, Rodney Little retired a couple of years ago to enjoy time partaking in some of his many hobbies and to spend more time with his family.

But we're excited to share Rodney is back training with us on a part-time basis! Rodney will be facilitating upcoming events of Destigmatizing Substance Use, Staying Power, and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse.

Visit NCSWlearn.org to register for these events and welcome Rodney back into the classroom!