What is the difference between Action for Children and the Covenant with North Carolinas Children?
The Covenant with North Carolinas Children is a 501(c)4 coalition working to advance policies that benefit North Carolinas children and pushes for legislation in eight issue areas: child welfare, early childhood education, economic security, education, health, juvenile justice, mental health/substance abuse/developmental disabilities and safety. While similar to the Covenant, Action for Children is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and, as such, is limited in its lobbying capacity to influence policy. Action for Children advocates for child well-being by educating and engaging people across the state, not necessary by always engaging in lobbying work. Action for Children and the Covenant often join forces, though, during any given legislative session in an effort to affect change that benefits and protects children and youth in our state.
