Children’s Trust hosted a press conference this week to release an economic report that estimates the expense due to the long-term health and employment impacts of child abuse and neglect. The study was authored by Joseph Von Nessen, Ph.D., research...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A study by the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina estimates that higher medical costs, increased workplace absenteeism, and lower wage levels collectively cause $74.2 billion in annual economic losses across South...
By Sarah Knox, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy Every fall, the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children holds public hearing meetings around the state to listen to the concerns and ideas from people regarding a wide range of children’s issues. As...
More than 250 home visitors and early childhood interventionalists from across South Carolina gathered in Columbia for the biennial Home Visiting Summit, hosted by Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The event offered 1.5 days of professional development,...
Family-serving professionals from across South Carolina convened in West Columbia on Sept. 24 for a high-impact summit focused on sustainable fundraising and advocacy strategies for community programs. The daylong event was hosted by Children’s Trust of South...
The Family Support Summit held in Columbia in late August brought together members of the S.C. Family Support Network and the S.C. Parent Advisory Council for two inspiring days of learning, sharing and connection. Designed to strengthen family-centered support,...
Children’s Trust recently hosted a Strategic Storytelling session for parent leaders in South Carolina with trainers from the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance (CTF Alliance). Strategic Sharing helps parents share their personal life experiences in a meaningful,...
Android users can now download the SC Parents Directory app to find and connect with local free and reduced-cost programs across the state, including housing, transportation, child care, employment, educational resources, legal assistance and other essentials. ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Critical child and family well-being measures show minimal progress for kids in South Carolina, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and...
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. As this month ends, it’s important to remember that keeping kids safe and helping families...
by Sue Williams As we join communities across the country in celebrating National Home Visiting Week, Children’s Trust is proud to lift our voice in strong support of the home visiting programs that serve families across South Carolina — and to honor the...
Children’s Trust announced the following policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session. CEO Sue Williams said the legislative agenda is essential to advancing policies that protect children, strengthen families, and ensure safer communities. “By...