We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Family Insight Survey is officially live! Now in its third year, this annual survey invites families, caregivers, advocates, and all North Carolina residents to share their lived experiences about family life in their communities. This is more than just a survey — it’s a chance to shape the future of family well-being across the state.
Why This Survey Matters
Family life is rich, complex, and ever-changing — and who better to tell us what’s working (and what’s not) than the people living it every day? The Family Insight Survey gives North Carolinians a platform to voice:
- What’s going well in your family right now
- The challenges you and your loved ones are facing
- One change that could help families thrive in your community
Your responses provide ground-level perspective that helps community leaders, nonprofits, policymakers, and service providers better understand what families truly need — not just what we think they need.
A Growing Effort With Real Impact
Since its launch, the survey has become a vital tool for illuminating the realities of family life across our state:
- The pilot year laid the foundation for state-wide listening.
- In 2025, the survey grew in reach and depth, capturing insights from families in counties across North Carolina and revealing meaningful trends in well-being, work-life balance, community connection, economic stability, and more.
And now, in 2026, we’re building on that momentum — adding even more voices to the conversation, deepening our understanding, and strengthening the connections between data, stories, and community action.
How the Results Are Used
Responses help fuel the Family Insight Dashboard, a powerful resource that combines data with real stories to highlight what families in each county are experiencing. This dashboard isn’t just numbers — it’s a living picture of family life that helps organizations and local leaders make informed decisions rooted in community truth.
The insights you share help:
- Shape the design of family support systems
- Inform community-level strategies for growth and resilience
- Inspire conversations that lead to real change
Take the Survey — Make Your Voice Count
Completing the survey is easy, and every response matters. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, young adult, or community member with something to say about family life — we need your voice in this conversation.
👉 Take the 2026 Family Insight Survey today.
Get Involved Beyond the Survey
Want to help amplify this effort? Here are a few ways to contribute:
- Share the survey with friends, neighbors, and community groups
- Encourage others to participate in counties we haven’t yet heard from
- Stay updated through our newsletter for insights, stories, and upcoming reports
Your perspectives are essential — not just as data points, but as direction for change. Let’s make 2026 a year we truly listen to families and work together to strengthen communities across North Carolina.