North Carolina

Our allies in North Carolina are a force for children—and they are using their influence to make the policy changes that improve outcomes for kids and families in their state.

State Allies:

Top Priorities for 2020

Include lead-poisoned children in the state's Early Intervention program

Lower the lead-in-water hazard level from 15 ppb to 5 ppb

Secure federal funding for child care relief, in order to shore up the system

Create a vision and capacity-development plan for early childhood social-emotional health

Last year, North Carolina advocates proved that simple, sometimes small policy changes can have an enormous impact on the health and success of a state’s children.

Launched the NC Initiative for Young Children’s Social-Emotional Health to Ensure Children, Birth to Five, Receive Early Identification and Appropriate Intervention for Social-Emotional Challenges
New Testing and Mitigation Requirement to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Child Care Centers
Waiver of the “Prior Exam rule,” Which Paves the Way for Dental Hygienists to Operate School-Based Sealant Programs

The Alliance for Early Success is achieving systemic, long-lasting change for North Carolina’s young children by providing state allies with powerful advantages.

Strategic, Outcomes-Focused Investments
Consulting and Strategy
Direct Access to National Expertise
Rapid Response Support
Connections/Access to Allies in Similar States
Roles in National Communities of Practice

North Carolina

Top Priorities for 2020

Last year, North Carolina advocates proved that simple, sometimes small policy changes can have an enormous impact on the health and success of a state’s children.

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