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Endowment Intends to Distribute Up to $5B Over 15 Years

December 10, 2024 | The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment’s Trustees announced their intent to distribute up to $5 billion in grants across North Carolina and South Carolina over the next 15 years.

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Implementation Science: What It Is and How It’s Informing Our Grantmaking

Evidence-based programs and practices are a cornerstone of The Duke Endowment’s work and implementation science studies how best to support the successful adoption of proven or promising programs.

May 28, 2025

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North Carolina Invests in Therapeutic Foster Home Model

This month, The Duke Endowment’s Child and Family Well-being program area celebrates National Foster Care Awareness Month as time to recognize the resilience of children and youth experiencing the foster care system and the incredible caregivers who support them.

April 29, 2025

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North Carolina Expands Success Coach Program Statewide

N.C. Department of Health and Human Services takes promising child welfare program statewide.

April 4, 2025 | N.C. Department of Health and Human Services

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An Evolving Approach to Improving Child & Family Well-Being

Investing in Statewide Organizations to Support Agencies Providing Services to Children and Families.

October 30, 2024

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A Social Worker’s Journey

Tamika Williams, a child welfare grantmaker at the Endowment and former social worker, shares what she's learned about how systems can better support kids and families.

July 18, 2024 | Tamika D. Williams

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Supporting and Strengthening Foster Care Families

As we reflect on National Foster Care Month, we celebrate those who have assumed the role of caregiver for children who need homes.

June 24, 2024 | Tamika D. Williams

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Q&A with Gaile Osborne, Executive Director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina

Gaile Osborne, executive director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina, shares her personal story with foster care as well as the work of the Alliance.

June 24, 2024

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Building Hopeful Futures for Children

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina connect with families, communities, prevention advocates and supporters to build a narrative of hope for children and families.

April 24, 2024 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.

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Make Giving and Getting Help Easier for Families and Caregivers

February is Family Support Awareness Month.

January 31, 2024 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.

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How Implementation Science Can Help Improve Child Welfare Systems

What is implementation science, and how can it help advance child welfare improvements? Allison Metz of UNC Chapel Hill explains.

October 3, 2023

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Strengthening Families Program Celebrates Children and Caregivers Growing Together

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based, family-strengthening prevention program, but simply put, it is a special — and often life-changing — opportunity for families to grow together.

June 2, 2023 | Children's Trust of South Carolina

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Empowering Youth Voice to Enhance Positive Child Welfare Outcomes

One young woman's journey from foster care to adulthood shows the importance of incorporating youth feedback into child welfare programming.

May 31, 2023