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A man stands at a podium talking, while another man, who is wearing a mask against COVID, stands behind him. They're both wearing suits and ties.
Posted inMental Health

NC Governor announces proposal to invest $1 billion in mental health services

by Taylor Knopf March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

By Taylor Knopf In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper said the “youth mental health crisis cannot be ignored,” adding that he would soon “propose a plan that makes historic investments in the whole-person health.”  On Wednesday, Cooper announced his plan to invest $1 billion in mental health and substance use […]

Shows a crowd of people wearing suits and formal clothing in an ornate chamber at the North Carolina General Assembly. A television camera is in the foreground.
Posted inState Health Policy

Lawmakers are back in Raleigh with health care policy wish lists for the coming year

by Rose Hoban January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Small grassy area with green block-out fencing
Posted inDisabilities

New lawsuit accuses DHHS of ‘warehousing’ NC children with disabilities in foster care

by Anne Blythe December 8, 2022December 7, 2022
shows a brick building with bushes in front. A sign reads: NC Department of Health and Human Services
Posted inChildren's Health

NC child welfare leader says system is ‘in crisis’ and state could be sued ‘at any point’

by Carolina Public Press September 28, 2022September 27, 2022
From behind, shows a man holding the hand of a little boy. Whether this is a parent or a foster parent is unknown, but the child appears calm and cared for.
Posted inChildren's Health

An attempt to streamline mental health care for NC foster care children meets resistance

by Rose Hoban June 30, 2022June 29, 2022
From behind, shows a man holding the hand of a little boy. Whether this is a parent or a foster parent is unknown, but the child appears calm and cared for.
Posted inChildren's Health

Can NC reduce the number of children in crisis who end up in limbo? Advocates hope a new plan can help.

by Anne Blythe March 28, 2022August 31, 2022

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