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May 1, 2025

Protecting Children is Year-Round Work

Every April, we stand with our partners across South Carolina to raise awareness of what it takes to prevent child abuse and neglect during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Daniel Rickenmann
February 25, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Fresh Food for Every Family in SC’s Capital City of Columbia

By Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina In Columbia, South Carolina, we are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring every resident has access to fresh, nutritious food. Addressing food…

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Bailey Vincett
January 29, 2025

Expanding Accessibility and Affordability: A Business Case for Investing in Childcare

By Bailey Vincett, Director of Government Relations at Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce The childcare crisis isn’t just a family issue—it’s a two-generation workforce challenge affecting both parents and children.

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Dr. Mary Crosswell
October 29, 2024

2023 Child Fatality Advisory Report Highlights Need for Investment in Prevention in South Carolina

The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children holds public hearings across South Carolina every fall to hear about issues affecting children and families. This year, several speakers highlighted…

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Sue Williams and Katrina Shealy
September 12, 2024

Katrina Shealy Receives the 2024 Champion for Children Award 

Children’s Trust CEO presented Sen. Katrina Shealy with the inaugural award during the closing of the 2024 Building Hope for Children Conference on Aug. 29 in Greenville. This award honors…

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August 29, 2024

34 Years after Passage of Americans with Disabilities Act, Able SC Reflects on Progress and the Path Forward

By Able SC A few weeks ago the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated its 34th birthday. The ADA remains the landmark legislation that, when signed, President George Bush proclaimed,…

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Brenton Brown
July 24, 2024

“Prepared in Mind and Resources”: Internet Expansion and Accessibility in South Carolina

By Brenton Brown, Chief of Staff for the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs In the early to mid-1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs were his…

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South Carolina Department of Social Services
June 24, 2024

Celebrating Family Reunification Month this June

By the S.C. Department of Social Services The Department of Social Services (DSS) recognizes and honors the month of June as Family Reunification Month to raise awareness and celebrate the…

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May 25, 2024

Regular Session Ends: Recapping 2024 Legislative Accomplishments in South Carolina

The regular South Carolina General Assembly session ended on Thursday, May 9, at 5 p.m. However, there is still much work left to be done, and members will meet throughout…

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Senator Brad Hutto
April 3, 2024

We Must Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material Online in South Carolina  

By Senator Brad Hutto, Chair of the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children Senator Brad Hutto New threats to children’s safety and well-being emerge every day, particularly…

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