Sunshine 5k & Family Festival

Join us for the 2nd annual Sunshine 5K & Family Festival. This fun community event will include a 5K walk/run, kids’ 100 yard dash, games, food trucks, princesses/superheroes, music, and much more – all to benefit our community’s children and their families.

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Our Impact

7,500+

parents have benefited from our early childhood parent education support programs last year.

98%

of families at imminent risk of their children entering foster care were able to remain together after completing our Family Preservation Program.

300+

children exit foster care to their forever families through CHS programs each year.

Educating and Strengthening Families
No one has it all figured out. From parent education to social and emotional learning for teens, our prevention-focused programs instill confidence and create open dialogue to cope with situations before they reach a breaking point.
Youth/Parent Programs
Preserving Families
Life isn’t perfect. No matter the situation, we’re here to help families face challenges together and persevere.
Family Preservation
Building Strong Families
Through our comprehensive foster care and adoption services, we empower and assist North Carolina families to experience the strength and possibility of love and family.
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Advancing Change
From advocating for public policy to promoting effective evidence-based programs with likeminded organizations, we champion the idea that stronger families are the key to better communities.
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