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Sue Williams at a CAP Month 2023 press conference
April 2, 2025

State Leaders to Hold Press Conference for Child Abuse Prevention Month

COLUMBIA, S.C., (April 1, 2025) – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, state house leaders and child advocates will gather in the First Floor Lobby of the…

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June 10, 2024

South Carolina Education Measures Show Reading Improvements and Math Achievement Challenges

South Carolina children continue to rank in the bottom 10, according to the annual KIDS COUNT report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several critical education…

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April 23, 2024

Former SC Governor David Beasley to Join Senate Resolution Reading Recognizing Children’s Trust’s 40th Anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Children’s Trust of South Carolina will be recognized from the floor of the South Carolina Senate upon its 40th anniversary celebration in a resolution sponsored by Sen.

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Home Visiting. Giving mothers and babies a strong start. Less than 10% of eligible families receive home-visiting services. scChildren.org.
February 6, 2024

Lt. Governor and Other Leaders Support Governor McMaster’s Executive Budget Request for Maternal and Infant Mortality Programs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Standing with state leaders, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina Pamela Evette will reaffirm the state’s commitment to maternal health and early childhood development by voicing support for home…

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October 26, 2023

New Legislative Agenda Identifies Strategies to Address Maternal and Infant Mortality and Child Care in SC

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…

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October 18, 2023

Children’s Trust Expands Community-Based Prevention Investments Across the State

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Children’s Trust of South Carolina is expanding its community-based prevention investments and partner network. The network is now the largest in the organization’s 40-year history, bringing the…

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Teens and parents
August 30, 2023

Children’s Trust Expands Work to Improve Adolescent Mental and Physical Health

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has awarded a significant grant to Children’s Trust of South Carolina. Funding will support the multi-year delivery of Teen Triple…

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2023 Kids Count Data Book.
June 14, 2023

Health Measures Drive Low Ranking for South Carolina Children

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several critical health indicators show opportunities for South Carolina to improve the health and well-being of its youngest citizens, according to the 2023…

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Michael Leach, Sue Williams, Gov. McMaster, Amanda Whittle
April 18, 2023

Gov. McMaster Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina

  COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month alongside other child-serving organizations and agencies today in a press conference along with S.C. Department of Social…

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October 26, 2022

Spartanburg Organizations to Raise Awareness at First Home Visiting Advocacy Day

Five local family-serving organizations will gather with legislators and community members for a first-of-its-kind advocacy day to raise awareness about how home visiting is providing critical support…

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