COLUMBIA, S.C. - Children’s Trust of South Carolina has set its policy priorities for the 2024 legislative session and identified strategies to prioritize the well-being and development of children and their families. Its top priorities include lowering maternal...
Children’s Trust to Unveil Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session at State House Event on Nov. 1 Children’s Trust of South Carolina has set its policy priorities for the 2024 legislative session and identified strategies to prioritize the well-being and...
The Joint Citizens and Legislative's Committee on Children researches issues regarding the children of South Carolina offers policy and legislative recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. They have introduced or endorsed thirty pieces of legislation that...
In this week’s final edition of our Advocacy Summer School series, we will be discussing different ways you can advocate for the issues you care about. If you missed our first five emails in this series, take a moment to go back to read! Connecting with Others...
In this week’s edition of our Advocacy Summer School series, we're exploring elections in South Carolina. If you missed our first four emails in this series, take a moment to go back to read! Overview In South Carolina, House members are elected every two years,...
In this week’s edition of our Advocacy Summer School series, we will be looking more closely at the role governors play in South Carolina. If you missed our first three emails in this series, take a moment to go back and review! Background The governor is the head...
In this week’s edition of our Advocacy Summer School series, we will be looking more closely at the South Carolina Senate. If you missed our first two emails in this series, take a moment to go back and review! Background South Carolina has had a bicameral...
In this week’s edition of our Advocacy Summer School series, we will be looking more closely at the South Carolina House of Representatives. Background The South Carolina House of Representatives has been around for over 200 years. The House is made up of...
This week was the final week of the regular session for the General Assembly. However, the General Assembly will come back several times over the next few weeks to work on a variety of issues. Read Policy...
Governor Henry McMaster declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month alongside other child-serving organizations and agencies at the South Carolina State House on April 18. Child Abuse Prevention Month, held annually in April, is the opportunity for...
By Beverly Hamilton This year, Congress can help end child abuse and neglect in this country by providing states and communities with additional resources for community-based solutions that keep kids safe and build stronger families. This enhanced investment in...
CEO Sue Williams testified earlier this month in support of a bill that would provide financial support for kinship caregivers in South Carolina. Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams testified to the Senate Family and Veteran Services subcommittee earlier this...