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Center for Family and Community Engagement

Our Center is dedicated to enhancing community health, family engagement and youth leadership.

The Center for Family and Community Engagement (CFACE) is a public service and research center at North Carolina State University, founded in 2008. The Center fosters family-community-academic partnerships that are relevant and responsive to families and communities by supporting community engagement, offering training and technical assistance, and providing evaluation and research. We work with i

nterdisciplinary partners on both research and practice at the local, national and global levels to improve family and community health and well-being. The mission of the Center for Family and Community Engagement is to learn from families and communities, and with them, create and inform practice, policy, and knowledge.

06/04/2026

First Friday Market & Movie Night is back at Moore Square! 🎬✨ Friday of each month (May–November 2026), from 5:00–9:00 p.m!
Bring the whole family to enjoy local vendors, community vibes and a movie under the stars.

06/03/2026

June is National Reunification Month 💙

This month we recognize the importance of safely bringing families back together and the ongoing work that supports healing, stability, and lasting connections. For children in foster care, reunification can mean returning home to a safe, supported environment where they can continue to grow with their families.

Reunification is a process rooted in care, support, and community working together.

06/02/2026

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This week’s featured training is Navigating Child and Family Teams: The Role of the Facilitator. This in-person training helps professionals strengthen facilitation skills, support effective team meetings, and ensure children and families have a voice in the process.

Learn more: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/fcpp-training/in-person/navigating-child-and-family-teams/

05/27/2026

Summer support for families in the Triangle ☀️🍎

From childcare assistance to free summer meals and SUN Bucks, there are resources available to help families while school is out. Learn more about local programs that can support your family this summer.

Read more: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/news/2025/06/04/summer-childcare-food-assistance-in-the-triangle/

05/26/2026

This week’s featured training is Game Building as Engagement. Our on-demand training explores how interactive game-building strategies can be used to increase engagement, strengthen learning and create more meaningful connections with youth and participants.

Learn more: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/fcpp-training/on-demand/game-building-as-engagement/

05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring those who served this Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Sweet tooth ready? 🍩🍦

Join NC Sugar Rush in downtown Raleigh for a day full of treats, music and family fun! From ice cream and funnel cakes to cookies and waffles, this all-dessert event brings together 20+ vendors plus live performances and a DJ to keep the energy going.

📍 City Plaza
🗓️ May 24 | 12–6 PM

Bring your family and come enjoy a simply sweet day 🍭 Link: https://ncsugarrush.com/

05/20/2026

This month, we recognize the strength of children and youth in foster care and the dedication of the families, social workers and communities who support them. Every child deserves stability, connection and a place to call home.

Learn how stability impacts children in foster care: cface.chass.ncsu.edu/news/2026/05/18/beyond-placement-how-stability-impacts-children-in-foster-care/

05/19/2026

This Tuesday we are highlighting the training “Permanency Planning in Child Welfare Services.” This 4-day training helps child welfare professionals strengthen their understanding of permanency practice, improve placement decision-making and support better outcomes for children and families.

Learn more: https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/permanency-planning-in-child-welfare-services/

05/14/2026

May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Supporting children’s mental health starts with strong relationships, safe environments and access to the right resources. Early support can make a lasting difference in a child’s well-being and development.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/index.html

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North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8622
Raleigh, NC
27695

Website

https://cface.chass.ncsu.edu/

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