South Carolina’s ranking of No. 41 overall in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book on child and family well-being doesn’t come as a shock to state leaders. But the numbers serve as a jarring reminder of the need to take concrete action that can improve the lives of children and families across South Carolina. The report details where the state ranks in the four domains: economic well-being (37), education (44), health (46), and family and community (38). Children’s Trust, the S.C. affiliate for the KIDS COUNT project, guided a presentation of the information in the Data Book at a June virtual meeting of the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children.
In the June newsletter, read these updates:
- KIDS COUNT discussion by the Committee on Children;
- Our plan to build a network of family resource centers (FRCs) across the state;
- Parents and providers explaining the benefits of the Strengthening Families Program;
- The newest version of our home visiting website;
- McLeod Health’s celebration of Nurse-Family Partnership;
- A podcast on how data can solve complex public health issues; and
- What our SC Parents website offers to parents and organizations.
