of children in South Carolina are living in poverty
South Carolina ranks 39 in child well-being
The coalition’s work is driven by a volunteer team of professionals, coordinated by Children’s Trust and funded through S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. We invite those with interest, expertise and passion to join us in this work. Coalition meetings are held four times a year and work groups meeting once a month.
The work of improving child well-being breaks down into key work areas.
Working to increase the utilization of nutrition programs by eligible families in poverty.
S.C. Rank
38
Working to coordinate and improve access to comprehensive health care for children.
S.C. Rank
43
Working to reduce missed school days due to suspension and expulsion, pre-K through graduation.
S.C. Rank
43
Working to increase support for kinship care, single parent and multigenerational homes.
S.C. Rank
38
Ensure work meets the social, cultural, linguistic and geographic needs of children and families.
Help families build protective and promotive factors that mitigate the effects of poverty and enhance well-being.
Use a multidisciplinary approach to leverage resources and services to reduce the negative impacts of poverty.
Recognize inequities and use strategies to achieve goals for all children.
Child Well-Being Coalition
cwbc@dhec.sc.gov
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