GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said it is investing $3 million to expand access to Child First.
Officials said Child First is an evidence-based, early childhood intervention program proven to reduce the risk of child maltreatment and prevent young children and families from entering the foster care system.
According to the NCDHHS, this investment. awarded to Alliance Health, Trillium Health Resources and Vaya Health, will expand Child First services to additional counties across the state, providing critical, community-based access to behavioral health care and family support services.
“We know that the earliest years of life set the foundation for a child’s future health and well-being,” said North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. “By expanding access to Child First, we are ensuring that more families receive the support they need to create stable, nurturing environments where young children can thrive.”
Officials stated Trillium Health Resources and Alliance Health have been awarded $1 million each to expand Child First into a combined 22 additional counties across the state. Vaya Health has dedicated $350,000 to expanding Child First in western North Carolina, and the remainder of their $1 million award will support other evidence-based behavioral health programs, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
For more information, go to the Child First NC website.
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