Children's Trust is building a plan to bring together a network of family resource centers (FRCs) in South Carolina that will unite local providers and train them on national standards that help support and strengthen families. As the executive director of Upstate...
Bett Williams was recognized by the Junior League of Columbia as a recipient of the Sustainer Lifetime Achievement Award, which lauds a sustaining member who has translated her volunteer training into outstanding community commitment and involvement. Williams, the...
As the S.C. Legislature conducts its current session, child welfare issues continue to be discussed. This story details how Children's Trust plays a vital role in ensuring lawmakers have access to information and data related to children and families. Children’s...
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced this week that its chapters in 10 states — Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin — successfully completed the organization’s strength-based...
Children’s Trust has started a Learning Thursdays series to raise awareness of the valuable work being accomplished in the prevention of child abuse and the promotion of the child well-being. An overview of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is provided every...
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina families with children struggle during the pandemic with health care, housing, mental health and food insecurity, according to Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond, a 50-state...
Children’s Trust board member Tiffany Santagati was presented the Yezbak Award for her service to the organization at the September meeting of the board of directors. The award, which is named for former board chair David Yezbak, highlights Santagati’s commitment...
Children’s Trust introduces a resource database to help families connect with community resources and supports. Children’s Trust of South Carolina has launched scParents.org, a statewide resource for families searching for local services and supports. Parents and...
The state of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier of a cutting-edge national program that aims to move child welfare systems from traditional, reactive child protection systems to advanced systems designed...
Eric Bellamy was named a recipient of the One in a Million Award by Multiplying Good, a New York-based organization offering programs that help individuals discover their potential through service to others. For nearly 50 years, Multiplying Good has generated...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a continued effort to support at-risk and vulnerable youth, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina (“Molina”) has donated $11,250 to Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The contribution will help fund parent education programs using proven...
May 5 proved to be a record-breaking day for Midlands Gives, as the community came together to donate over $3.3 million for local nonprofits. Children’s Trust accounted for almost $9,000 of that total from 49 individuals, which included a generous match from an...