THE ORGANIZATION USES DATA AND RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE NEEDS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROVIDES TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION TO POLICY MAKERS, THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA ON POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT WILL ASSURE CHILDREN'S SAFETY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING. NC CHILD FOCUSES ON 4 RESULT AREAS: HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTHY CHILDREN, NURTURING HOMES & COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY.