Mission Statement

The Covenant with North Carolina’s Children is a coalition of over 60 service providers, civic associations, and advocacy organizations who have formed a covenant by promising to advance public policy that benefits children and families in North Carolina and to put children and youth first in our public and private lives.

The Covenant pursues its agenda through direct lobbying of state-level officials, public awareness campaigns and an effective grassroots network. Through these efforts, the Covenant works to make North Carolina a national leader in valuing children and supporting parents.

The Covenant is membership driven. Members draft the Covenant's Legislative Agenda. Member Organizations have the final voice in all of the Covenant's major decisions. Organizations, agencies and individuals can join the Covenant.

Staff

Rob Thompson, Executive Director

Prior to joining the Covenant in 2008, Rob held various advocacy and organizing positions. From 2003 to 2005, Rob worked as an organizer at the Center for Campus Free Speech, where he organized campus communities and lawyers around the country to protect the First Amendment rights of students. From 2005 to 2008, Rob directed NC Public Interest Research Group (NCPIRG), a consumer and good government advocacy group. In this role, he worked as the chief lobbyist and spokesperson for NCPIRG. Rob grew up in Atlanta, GA and attended Tulane University in New Orleans, where he graduated with a degree in English Literature.

Board of Directors

Officers

Jennifer Mahan, Chair
Director of Policy and Advocacy Initiatives
Mental Health Association of North Carolina
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Louisa Warren, Vice-Chair, Economic Security Work Group Co-Chair
Policy Advocate
NC Justice Center
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Pam Dowdy, Treasurer, Early Childhood Work Group Co-Chair
Executive Director
Wake County Smart Start
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Brandy Bynum, Secretary, Juvenile Justice Work Group Co-Chair
Director of Policy and Outreach
Action for Children North Carolina
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Board Members

Morgan Diamond, Early Childhood Work Group Co-Chair
Commercial Program Associate
Self Help
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Karen McLeod, Child Welfare Work Group Co-Chair
President and CEO
Children & Family Services Association – NC
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Michelle Hughes, Child Welfare Work Group Co-Chair
Vice President for Programs
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
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Brett Loftis, MH/DD/SAWork Group Co-Chair
Executive Director
Council for Children’s Rights
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Julia Legget, MH/DD/SA Work Group Co-Chair
Policy Coordinator
The Arc of North Carolina
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Pam Seamans, Health Work Group Co-Chair
Policy Director
Alliance for Health
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Jack Register, Safety Work Group Co-Chair
Director of Advocacy and Legislation
National Association of Social Workers- NC Chapter
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Roxane Kolar, Safety Work Group Co-Chair
Executive Director
North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund (NCGV)
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Contact Us:
Please contact us with any questions or comments. To get information about becoming a Covenant member, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Covenant Membership" in the subject line.

Mail:
Covenant with North Carolina’s Children, Inc.
PO Box 28268
Raleigh, NC 27611

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Phone:
919.649.2449