Youth, Family & Community Partnerships

Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.

Educating, advocating, and collaborating with individuals and systems to promote the well-being of youth and families

Individually and collectively, we are committed to making the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships a great place to work. We are united by a passion for making a difference in the world. We support one another in this work by upholding the shared values of embracing teamwork and collaboration, being strengths-based, and striving for ongoing professional development.

For over two decades, the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships has served as a trusted partner for community-based organizations seeking assistance with the following services:

Program evaluation
Community assessments
Consultation
Family and relationship education programs
Research
Technical assistance
Training

We specialize in working collaboratively with our partners to identify the most useful strategies to enhance their understanding of the populations they serve and the services they provide.

The Center is staffed by researchers with expertise and experience in managing and analyzing large databases, collaborating with local and statewide stakeholders, and providing training and technical assistance on a variety of evidence-based practices.

To learn more about our services and inquire about how to partner with the Center on any of the services listed above, please send us a message via our About Us page.

>30

Dedicated staff

bringing expertise and shared life experiences to our communities

$6.8M

Annually

in grants and external funding

100

Counties

wide-ranging programs serving all of NC

6

impactful programs

empowering families through all stages of life and providing tools to navigate hardships

IN the News

A Force for Youth and Families

A child acting out in preschool.
A teenager in trouble with the law.
A family reeling from a mental health crisis.
These are just a few of the North Carolinians aided by the Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships at UNCG….(read more)

In the Early Years

For the past 20 years, Bringing Out the Best has lived up to its name by helping Guilford County residents under 5 years old overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges…..(read more)

In the Aftermath of a Crisis

After a crisis occurs – whether a high schooler’s violent outburst to a middle schooler’s attempt to self-harm – families are left to pick up the pieces, often unsure where to begin. That’s where the NC Enhanced Mobile Crisis Unit comes in…..(read more)

In the Juvenile Justice System

In 2022 alone, about 15,000 young people were entangled with the North Carolina juvenile justice system. Program manager Dannette McCain says the majority of these young people have experienced trauma and related behavioral and emotional challenges. But people often only see the young person’s crime – a theft or violent outburst, for example – and not the struggles lurking underneath.….(read more)

Voices, Seen

A rain-streaked windshield and a street sign don’t normally warrant more than a passing glance. But four high school students found deeper meaning in them as perfect visuals to express their feelings about mental health. With help from doctoral student Stacy Huff and the NC Healthy Transitions pilot program, they found a creative approach to depict their experiences when it comes to anxiety, self-esteem, hope, and security…..(read more)