THE LARRY KING CENTER
The Council for Children's Rights recently unveiled a new initiative that will work to provide long-term solutions to chronic problems affecting children in our community. After two years of planning, The Larry King Center for Building Children's Futures is now a reality. Click here for more details.
The newly formed Larry King Center for Building Children's Futures is dedicated to supporting effective action for children in our community by meeting three key strategic needs: Research and Evaluation, Strategic and Community Planning, and Public Policy Impact.
The Larry King Center for Building Children’s Futures will be a resource for the community at a strategic level - maximizing the effectiveness and impact of work being done for children by providers, agencies and funders.
Our first three priority objectives will be to:
- Improve school readiness
- Reduce the incidence and impact of child abuse and neglect
- Increase access to health and mental health care
What's New
On Monday, October 11th, Council for Children's Rights hosted a forum on the Youth Accountability Act or House Bill 1414. To find out more about the forum, click below:
Raise the Age Flyer
The Lunch for Children's Rights was September 21st, 2010. If you are interested in details surrounding the CMS Statistics, please click on the links below.
FRL and Minority Maps
CMS Stats 9-16-10
31st Annual Lunch Winners
Current News and Information
LKC Legislative Agenda 2010 Update and Outcomes
On June 7, 2010, The Larry King Center for Building Children’s Futures released its 2010 Legislative Agenda today, outlining key legislative needs on behalf of children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg for passage by the N.C. legislature. The Larry King Center for Building Children’s Futures supports strategic approaches to meet the long-term needs of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s children. The Larry King Center is a part of the Council for Children’s Rights and is named for the late Larry King, a tireless champion for children in North Carolina.
LKC Legislative Agenda 2010 Update and Outcomes - August 3, 2010
LKC Legislative Agenda 2010 Media Release - June 7, 2010
LKC Legislative Agenda 2010 - June 7, 2010
On May 4, 2010, the Larry King Center helped facilitate a community conversation about the Harlem Children's Zone and its possible implementation within our own community. We would like to share with attendees and the community the below comprehensive community initiatives and a presentation on how the LKC will impact children today and tomorrow.
CFCR FINAL Presentation for 5-4-10 [Read-Only]
Comprehensive Community Initiatives - summary info
List of CCIs
In partnership with the UNCC Urban Institute, we released a special report entitled “Child Abuse & Neglect in Mecklenburg County” during a media event on April 28, 2010. This report highlighted the finding that reports of child abuse and neglect have increased in Mecklenburg County since 2004. Please share this information with the appropriate parties.
Child Abuse & Neglect in Mecklenburg County Presentation 04282010
Child Abuse & Neglect in Mecklenburg County Media Release 02.17.11 |
