North Carolina Integrated Care for Kids (NC InCK) aims to share what we’ve learned with the broader community. Our recent publications-including work led by students and trainees-examine how families and partners experience the NC InCK model’s design and approach, how NC InCK identifies children who may benefit from extra support, ...

Throughout Summer 2025, the NC InCK team had the opportunity to collaborate with a group of phenomenal interns. Some of this past semester’s work included research to inform future local policy, an in-depth exploration of the Integration Consultant role, and reflections on system-level drivers of health inequities. Each intern brought ...

After more than four decades of nursing and public health service, Tami Hilton-an Integration Consultant with North Carolina’s Integrated Care for Kids (NC InCK)-has retired. She is leaving behind a legacy of compassion, innovation, and unwavering dedication to children and families across the state. Hilton began her career in 1982 as ...

Kirsten, age 4, at Head Start graduation Hi. I’m Kirsten (she/ella), and I’m the early childhood integration consultant (IC) at NC InCK. I provide trainings, resources, and hands-on support to care managers (CMs), who in turn, pour into the families we serve. CMs facilitate access for families, and our IC team ...

In the May 2025 edition of the NC InCKlings newsletter, you’ll find updates, insights, and opportunities to engage with NC InCK. Topics include: Upcoming Events NC InCK: 2024 in Review NC InCK Research Community Engagement Efforts To receive future updates, you can email info@ncinck.org to join our mailing list. The May 2025 NC InCKlings is available at this ...

NC InCK student researchers Claire Sibold and Hartlee Lidsky showcased their research on care management at the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) Region IV Conference. Their findings highlight the impact of NC InCK’s holistic and collaborative approach to care management. Children identified for care management often experience complex medical, behavioral, and social ...

The end of 2024 marks the third anniversary of NC InCK’s launch. Since 2022, the model has demonstrated the power of integrated care, serving roughly 3,000 children and families across five counties. This year, NC InCK aimed to understand which model components have the greatest impact on child and family wellbeing ...

NC InCK is looking for a Senior Program Coordinator who will help advance its mission of improving health outcomes for children and families.   In this role, the Program Coordinator will organize events, including Partnership, Family, and Youth Council meetings, support operational needs, assist in development strategy, and collaborate with cross-sector partners.  The ...

Meet Nasir, a high school senior and dedicated member of the NC InCK Youth Council. As the president of the East Investment Club, Nasir leads many initiatives, such as stock market games and competitions, to encourage financial responsibility among his peers. Outside of school, he is a dedicated pianist and ...

Although NC InCK is a pediatric model, data on care management can provide valuable lessons relevant to any entity aiming to improve population health. This October, Eleanor Wertman, NC InCK Care Integration Director, shared insights about implementing care management at the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) Fall Conference. About ...