Education & child development

Support the health, safety and development of children and families to strengthen early childhood, education and access to essential services.

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Ensuring children can thrive

UNC-Chapel Hill brings together research, innovation and community partnerships to help children and families thrive. These efforts strengthen early childhood development and family well-being to create healthier futures.

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Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Since its inception, the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has recognized that every child deserves a safe, healthy and stimulating childhood; and our work has been dedicated to making this experience a reality for all children.

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Support education and child development initiatives

Support students along their path to providing educational excellence, social support and wellness programs for children throughout North Carolina, the nation and world.

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Social Work-Continuing Education

Provides support for scholarships, which allow access to cutting edge research and practices to new practitioners and recent graduates when attending may be cost prohibitive.

MPSC: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Fund

Provides support needed to expand outreach across North Carolina and offer increased hours and free experiences to Carolina students.

Carolina Community Academy Fund

Provides support for Carolina Community Academy (CCA), an innovative school serving K-2 students based in Roxboro, N.C. Committed to evidence-based practices, social-emotional learning, and robust wraparound services, Carolina Community Academy seeks to support all students and their families by connecting them to resources on campus and within the community.

Graduate Student Support Fund

Provides support to graduate students in the UNC School of Education to allow them to immerse themselves in their studies and pursue work that holds the promise of transforming education thinking and practice.

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Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support education and child development initiatives.

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