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 visiting programs that serve South Carolina mothers and babies.
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 11:30 a.m., Children’s Trust will host a news conference on the First Floor of the S.C. State House. Lt. Governor Evette, Senator Katrina Shealy, other legislative leaders, Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams, and a mom who has benefited from home visiting services are expected to make remarks.
“I have seen first-hand the invaluable work being done by Children’s Trust home visiting programs in our state,” said Lt. Governor Evette. “By offering guidance and support directly within the families’ homes, these programs empower parents and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to provide the best possible start in life for their children.”
Less than 10 percent of eligible families in South Carolina currently receive voluntary home visiting services. South Carolina can serve more families through a state financial investment that would be matched 3-to-1 by the federal Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting grant.
Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams emphasizes the importance of expanding the investment in home visiting programs to ensure that more families in South Carolina have access to the support they need. “Investing in early childhood development is one of the most effective ways to build a brighter future for our state,” said Williams. “By supporting home visiting programs, we are investing in the well-being of our children and the strength of our communities.”
For more information on home visiting programs in South Carolina, visit scChildren.org.
About Children’s Trust of South Carolina
Children’s Trust is the only statewide organization focused on preventing child abuse and neglect in South Carolina. It leads and supports a network that shares our belief that all children should thrive, live in secure families and be surrounded by supportive communities. Children’s Trust coordinates the state’s efforts for the Strengthening Families Program; Triple P (Positive Parenting Program); S.C. Adverse Childhood Experiences Initiative; Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting; Child Abuse Prevention Month; and KIDS COUNT. For more information, visit scChildren.org.
