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Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. Join the statewide campaign to grow a better tomorrow for children in South Carolina. Raising awareness is a critical first step in preventing child abuse and neglect. When we take action to help families thrive, children have the opportunity to grow up safe, healthy and strong.

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Building Hope for Children Conference

The Building Hope for Children Conference offers a high-quality learning, networking and resource sharing opportunity for anyone interested in the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the promotion of child and family well-being.

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Home Visiting Summit

Ensuring the success of home visiting in South Carolina, Children’s Trust leads the state’s efforts to build and support the home visiting workforce.

This 1.5 day summit is a quality learning, networking and systems building opportunity for home visitors and early childhood interventionists in South Carolina.

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    Learning Thursday – Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience

    Virtual

    Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have profound effects on individuals and communities, contributing to long-term challenges such as poor health, difficulty in relationships, and even economic hardship. By better understanding ACEs, we can work together to improve outcomes for children and families and prevent future abuse. This session provides an introduction to adverse childhood experiences and is part of […]

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    Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening Virtual Training

    Developed by the National Family Support Network (NFSN), the training is open to members and non-members of the South Carolina Family Support Network at no cost. Topics include: History of the Family Support Field Principles of Family Support Practice Strengthening Families Approach and its 5 Protective Factors Family Centeredness – How can we develop and implement a […]

  • ACEs and Building Resilience Training-of-Trainers

    Become a Trainer in ACEs and Building Resilience

    Children's Trust of South Carolina 1330 Lady Street, Suite 310, Columbia, SC, United States

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and foster resilience by becoming a certified trainer. This two-day Training-of-Trainers (ToT) program empowers you to lead others in understanding the impact of childhood experiences while building on community strengths with proven prevention strategies. As a certified trainer, you’ll play a pivotal role in […]

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    Learning Thursday – Children’s Trust Communications Initiatives

    Virtual

    Children’s Trust of South Carolina is the statewide organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect across South Carolina. Children's Trust's communications team promotes prevention messaging through campaigns, toolkits, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and more. During this session, Brittany Crowley, community relations manager, will provide an overview of Child Abuse Prevention Month, SC Parents and […]

  • Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff meeting.

    CAP Month Kickoff

    Stone River 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia, SC, United States

    Join us on Thursday, March 19, as we kick off Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month 2026! Connect, learn and network with other community-based organizations on events, engagement, and awareness during Child Abuse Prevention month. Lunch will be provided. Please limit registration to 2 participants per organization. For CAP Month updates and resources, visit our webpage. […]

  • Thursday calendar icon

    Learning Thursday – Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience

    Virtual

    Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have profound effects on individuals and communities, contributing to long-term challenges such as poor health, difficulty in relationships, and even economic hardship. By better understanding ACEs, we can work together to improve outcomes for children and families and prevent future abuse. This session provides an introduction to adverse childhood experiences and is part of […]

  • Happy-family-playing-with-teddy-bear-at-home

    Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening Virtual Training

    Developed by the National Family Support Network (NFSN), the training is open to members and non-members of the South Carolina Family Support Network at no cost. Topics include: History of the Family Support Field Principles of Family Support Practice Strengthening Families Approach and its 5 Protective Factors Family Centeredness – How can we develop and implement a […]

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    Strike Out Child Abuse 2026

    Segra Park 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC

    This June, Children’s Trust will gather at the ballpark to celebrate the positive impact our supporters have on the well-being of South Carolina’s children and families. From the comfort of the Broad River Balcony – a covered, open-air seating space – attendees will enjoy a complimentary buffet and cash bar during the Columbia Fireflies game. […]