With so much uncertainty, disruption of routine, and social isolation in the world today, it is important for families to find ways to remain connected and stay on a path to happy, healthy lives. Michael Shirley, Children's Trust community education manager, offers...
Alyssa Koziarski, Children’s Trust research and evaluation assistant, explains how safe, stable and nurturing relationships can slow down adults engaging in risk behaviors and mitigate adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, new research is showing that...
A research brief based on a 2018 study exploring the factors for success for individuals who experienced trauma as children was recently posted to the Children’s Trust website. Alyssa Koziarski, a Children’s Trust research and evaluation assistant and the primary...
Aditi Srivastav Bussells, Ph.D, the director of research for Children’s Trust, currently serves as a mayor-appointed member of the city of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee. The 24-person committee is comprised of community members representing a diverse range of...
The coronavirus is having a significant impact on family life, which includes the potential for greater child abuse and neglect. CNN and the New York Times featured columns by guest experts in their April 7 editions that detail the risk. The coronavirus pandemic...
The coronavirus outbreak is having a major impact on every part of daily life, and that's certainly the case for community organizations as well as state and federal agencies dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Media outlets at the national and...
Standing with partners across the state and the nation, Children’s Trust is working to make sure that all of South Carolina’s kids get counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. Census data determine how much money South Carolina will get for a wide range of programs and...
Children's Trust CEO Sue Williams addresses what it will take to support children, families and communities in South Carolina as all of us face the many challenges presented by the coronavirus. The coronavirus is top of mind these days, and we are all overwhelmed...
Advocates, leaders and professionals in the child health and well-being space have identified a need for concrete steps for building resilience to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). By including a multilevel approach, considering the role of health...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur in a child’s life prior to the age of 18. This adversity can harm a child’s brain and its development, which can result in long-term negative health and social outcomes. Through the empowerment of...
Our robust training and professional development opportunities give those working with children and families the prevention know-how to keep kids safe and build strong families and communities. Michael Shirley fulfills training and workforce development needs with...
Building a thriving community is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. It takes time, hard work and collaboration to turn an assortment of pieces into a beautiful picture. When everyone works together – community organizations, schools, government agencies and...