The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.
What They Do
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to meet the health, social and emotional needs of children, youth, and families in North Carolina.
Director: Yvonne Copeland
Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, also known as Food Stamps) is a program that helps eligible people with limited incomes supplement their budgets so they can purchase food.
The benefits are given on an EBT card, which works like a debit card. You can use it to buy food at stores that accept EBT cards. Look for signs that say, “We accept SNAP benefits.”
Community Nutrition Services Section
- Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Whole Child Health Section
The Whole Child Health Section addresses physical and behavioral health needs from birth and through the course of childhood. The programs in this section are dedicated to helping North Carolina’s children grow and thrive.
Early Intervention
The North Carolina Early Intervention Section (NCEI) is a part of NCDHHS’ Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP). The NC ITP provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Sixteen Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. Find your local Children’s Developmental Services Agency.
