The purpose of this service is to lead the implementation of the comprehensive statewide child maltreatment prevention plan developed by a NC Institute of Medicine Task Force.  There are evidence-based initiatives that support families to achieve a range of positive child outcomes, ranging improved school readiness to reduced child maltreatment.  This service has played a central role in supporting the implementation of several evidenced-base services, including the Nurse Family Partnership, Incredible Years and Strengthening Families.  The service works closely with public and private stakeholders (including DPH, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, DSS, DMH/DD/SAS, DPI, the Duke Endowment and the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation) to ensure a coordinated approach to family support and child maltreatment prevention.