Support from the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation will help connect more Triangle families to developmental screenings, therapy, and parent coaching services.
RALEIGH, NC – September 30, 2025 – TLC is proud to announce it has been awarded a $15,000 Game Changer Grant from the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. This grant will expand TLC’s Outreach Services—a key initiative within its Individual & Family Services program—designed to identify and support children experiencing developmental and social-emotional challenges.
TLC’s Outreach Services bring early intervention directly to families who may otherwise fall through the cracks. Through partnerships with organizations like the Salvation Army shelter, TLC provides developmental screenings, therapeutic referrals, parent coaching, and case management for families navigating adversity. This grassroots support meets families where they are and builds bridges to long-term care and support.
“Early intervention changes everything,” said Sarah Crawford, CEO of TLC. “We are so grateful to the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation for believing in our work and investing in children’s health right here in our community. This grant helps ensure that more families—particularly those facing homelessness, trauma, or poverty—can access the support they need to thrive.”
The Game Changer Grant will directly impact more than 100 children across the Triangle region, allowing TLC’s Outreach Coordinator to expand access to screening, counseling, and parent education services. These offerings are rooted in the nationally recognized Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework, which emphasizes resilience, positive relationships, and long-term emotional well-being.
For 56 years, TLC has provided compassionate, community-based care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Its services span the full lifespan, including early childhood intervention, therapy, residential care, and family supports.
“We’re excited to recognize the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation as a true partner in our mission,” said Brittany Constance, TLC’s Director of Strategic Impact & Outreach. “Their investment not only helps individual children—it strengthens families and builds a more inclusive community for all.”
For more information about TLC’s services or how to get involved, visit www.nctlc.org.
About TLC
TLC is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities to live their fullest lives. For 56 years, TLC has been a trusted leader in providing comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. TLC’s services include early intervention programs, therapy, residential care, and family support. Based in Raleigh, TLC supports children, adults, and families through on-site and community-based initiatives, fostering inclusion and improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities across the state.
About the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
As the charitable arm of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Foundation takes pride in being a part of the community both on and off the ice. The Foundation strives to be an agent of change by meeting the health and educational needs of underserved populations in the community where we work, live, and play. For more information on the Foundation, please click here.