Lawmakers approved millions for computer software to track child welfare cases in 2015, but there’s still little to show for it.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its RISE program to dozens of other counties in North Carolina.

Christopher M. Craig, an attorney with Craig Associates, PC, in Asheville, said parents of every age need to consider their ...

The Governor's Crime Commission is comprised of 43 members, including the heads of state criminal justice and human service agencies.

Sex offender Justin Dale Edwards was re-arrested on child abuse charges upon his release from prison in Salisbury, NC.

Here are some tips to help you find and research North Carolina assisted living ... including any reports from the county department of social services and from the state. Facilities are required ...

The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Wednesday ... Human Services to distribute rental assistance through county social services departments. That funding would have been in addition to ...

After Jones County DSS was contacted and conducted their investigation, the 3 juveniles were taken into protective custody.

Does having a degree pay off? Best Colleges analyzed Census data to determine the wage boost a college education provides in ...

Five states are developing comprehensive frameworks to bring together stakeholders to address the needs of an aging ...